Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake
"From Kraft Food & Family magazine."
photo by Mrs. Hughes
- Ready In:
- 38mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups rotini pasta, multi-grain, uncooked
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 3 cups)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1⁄2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 2 ounces neufchatel cheese, cubed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
directions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli for the last 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add chicken; cook 3 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
- Stir in broth; simmer 3 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Add Neufchatel cheese; cook and stir on low heat 1 minute 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 minutes or until heated through.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
- Bake, uncovered, 3 minutes or until melted.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
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Reviews
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Very tasty and fast. But I figured it would need some seasoning, so I added some garlic powder, sea salt, pepper and basil. I think that without those additions, it may have been pretty bland. I found it also needed more broth than was recommended, but that may have been due to my cooking it over high heat for a while. Great recipe. A keeper!
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Mrs. Hughes
United States
I love to cook healthy, but I want it to be easy and delicious! HA! I like cooking with an instant pot and the crockpot. Cooking in the oven is great...as long as I don't have to do a lot of prep work to get it in the oven. I am a teacher and don't have time for complicated and time consuming recipes during the school year.
During the summer, it's a different story. I'll cook those complicated and time consuming recipes. I have a bit more time for that.
I like a good farmer's market where I can get fresh vegetables Because, let's face it, those farmer's market vegetables just taste better! Nothing beats fresh fruits and vegetables and summer is the best time to enjoy those.
I really enjoy cooking for my husband and family, gatherings with friends and family, church and work potlucks, and anyone else who needs something to eat. hahaa
I like trying new and always delight in finding a new treasure to add to the recipe box.
My mother was a fantastic cook! I've never had fried chicken as good as hers. Her chocolate pie was the absolute best. She made the best lasagna, chicken and dressing, chicken pot pie, Christmas candy, cakes, and pies. Although mom and I cook differently, I learned so much from her about cooking good food. So, really I owe my cooking skills to my mom.
