Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake

photo by:kraft

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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cassandra1974

posted:4/20/2009

This needed more sauce, so I added a 1/2 cup whipping cream. Also used 4 oz of cream cheese rather than the 2. Added seasoned salt, nutmeg, and garlic powder for more flavor. It was a delicious casserole, and so nice to make one that doesnt require a condensed soup.

kelschuh

posted:4/20/2009

Could use more sauce, but otherwise very good!!!

a cook

posted:4/17/2009

I thought this recipe was very bland and it was extremely dry. It also does not make a lot for a family of 5. I would definitely have to add more to have enough for everyone to have a decent serving size. This is one recipe that I would not make again.

molliejoy

posted:4/17/2009

Needs a bit more sauce. Add more cream cheese/broth.

laurelscooking

posted:4/15/2009

My whole family loved this. I made it with the cheeses in the original recipe and then made it again with cheddar/jack cheeses and added in some mild green chilis and it took on a southwest flair. Easy to make, and easy to adjust if you like it more or less "cheesy", etc.

foxy4x4_79

posted:4/15/2009

this was very yummy. I added some garlic to my recipe and it was the best. No left overs with this recipe

lid0linda

posted:4/15/2009

This was really good and my boyfriend reached for seconds! I changed it up after reading the reviews though. Before cooking the chicken, I added a bunch of seasonings to it (garlic salt, pepper, onion flakes, chicken seasoning), so the chicken was flavorful in the pasta. Also for the sauce, 2oz of the cream cheese is NOT enough, even after adding chicken broth. Instead, I used the whole package of cream cheese, and just eyeballed the amount of chicken broth, pretty much until it reached the desired consistency. I also added some oregano. It didn't dry out in the oven :) Hope this helps

a cook

posted:4/15/2009

This recip was so good.My husband and I loved it.

CARLYL1582

posted:4/15/2009

very easy...very good, and good for you!!! will add this to my rotation of quick and good ones!!

icthruu7

posted:4/14/2009

This is a keeper! Super easy and tasty!