Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake

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Chicken, broccoli and noodles come together in a smart new way with this savory bake. Multi-grain rotini, broth and 3 kinds of cheese take this go-to idea to the next level.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

38 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

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What You Need

1-1/2

cups multigrain rotini pasta, uncooked

cups small broccoli florets

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1/2

cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed

cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Make It

HEAT oven to 375ºF.

COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min.

MEANWHILE, heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min. or until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Stir in broth; simmer 3 min. or until chicken is done. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir on low heat 1 min. or until melted. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella.

DRAIN pasta and broccoli. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish; cover.

BAKE 15 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 3 min. or until melted. Let stand 5 min.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Add 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves to skillet along with the chicken.

Substitute

Substitute 2-qt. casserole dish for the square baking dish.

How to Safely Handle Raw Chicken

Always wash hands, preparation surfaces and utensils in hot, soapy water before and after contact with raw chicken. Dry hands and surfaces with a clean towel or paper towels. Take special care in washing worn cutting boards as there may be hard-to-clean grooves or cracks that can collect bacteria.

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Kestarra

posted:8/6/2009

This recipe has quickly become a household favourite, but we did make a few modifications. We use Montreal Chicken seasoning to cook the chicken, along with a little garlic, etc. Spice it how you like it, as it is a bit bland without the seasoning. I also increased the amount of cheese used, but I just don't believe most recipes call for enough cheese! The texture on this is delightful, even if using frozen broccoli.

esjustiniano

posted:8/6/2009

This was good and easy but to me it was a little bland, I had to double the sauce and ended up adding pepper jack cheese to give it a little kick. It just seemed like it was missing something, maybe fresh basil would be good.

a cook

posted:7/8/2009

I would double the sauce next time. Also, I would just blanch the broccoli because when it baked it got too mushy. But I love the flavor. Very easy, healthy meal.

a cook

posted:6/23/2009

Per other comments, I also doubled the sauce (broth and cheese) and since it was a hot day just let it simmer in the pan a few minutes, instead of turning on the oven. Very good!

a cook

posted:6/15/2009

Delicious! I even doubled this recipe and served it to two very picky kids who loved it so much they had seconds. My whole family loved this.

preludepixie

posted:6/14/2009

It wasn't creamy like I thought it should be. IF I make this again, I'll skip the oven part of it and just combine everything in the skillet and stop there. It was creamy and smelled amazing at that point. The oven dried it out completely.

gpssmt

posted:6/13/2009

This was bland like most of Kraft's recipes but they have to try to appeal to so many palates. It was very dry. I ate it twice and threw the rest away. I did substitute frozen broccoli which worked just fine. Definitely add your own seasoning and more cream cheese. Maybe the chive and onion whipped cream cheese would be good.

a cook

posted:6/12/2009

sauce kind of bland

GailR01

posted:6/10/2009

This pasta dish was wonderful, it was like a white macaroni and cheese with chicken. My husband loved it. I will definitely make it again.

mimi1281

posted:6/9/2009

This was pretty good. I will double the sauce next time, it was too dry as many others have noted. I added garlic and pepper to it too. I loved that it is a healthy meal and I will make it again.