Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta Bake
- 1-1/2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 small bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 3 cups)
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
- 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
- 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- 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 skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and basil; cook 3 min.
- or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently.
- Add flour; cook and stir 1 min.
- Add broth; bring to boil.
- Simmer on low heat 3 min.
- or until sauce thickens and chicken is done.
- Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 1 min.
- or until melted.
- Drain pasta and broccoli; return to saucepan.
- Add chicken mixture; mix lightly.
- Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella.
- Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish.
- Bake 15 min.
- or until heated through.
- Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and the Parmesan.
- Bake 3 min.
- or until cheese is melted.
multigrain penne pasta, broccoli, boneless skinless chicken breasts, basil, flour, chicken broth, cheese, milk, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-penne-pasta-bake-148738.aspx (may not work)