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Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake

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20 min

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38 min

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What You Need

1-1/2 cups multigrain rotini pasta, uncooked

1 small bunch broccoli, cut into florets (3 cups)

1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1/2 cup 25%-less-sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup (1/4 of 250-g tub) Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Spread

3/4 cup Kraft Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, divided

2 Tbsp. Kraft 100% Parmesan Light Grated Cheese

Make It

HEAT oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli 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 cream cheese; cook and stir on low heat 1 min. or cheese is melted. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella.

DRAIN pasta and broccoli. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 8-inch sq. 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.

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Special Extra

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

Substitute

Substitute 2.3-L casserole dish for the square baking dish.

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I was not overly impressed with this recipe. I found it very bland in taste. You really need to switch it up and add/substitute items to make it worthwhile. Definitely not my favorite Kraft recipe and won't be on my top "make again" list.
posted by Sapphire9476 | on 1/29/2013

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I agree that there is not enough sauce. I think though I might have added too much pasta. I used seasoned (frozen) chicken breast & the sauce was tasty. I also added onions & fresh mushrooms & garlic.My 4 year old ate it, but my 5 year old wouldn't touch it!
posted by a cook | on 10/11/2012

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Great recipe. Everyone loves it and it's part of the rotation now. I usually double the chicken broth, cream cheese and add 1/4 more mozzarella. I find it's too runny otherwise.
posted by a cook | on 3/24/2012

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I would add more cream cheese next time, sauce was a bit runny.
posted by Cleo27 | on 2/13/2012

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DELISHIOUS!! Also added peppers it was great :)
posted by Stef10 | on 2/10/2012

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Delicious and a great way to incorporate broccoli into dinner. I also used the Herb and Garlic cream cheese and it was yummy!
posted by Amy1972 | on 1/28/2012

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I LOVE this recipe. It is so simple, yes contains some of my favorite food! I use Herb & Garlic cream cheese usually, for extra flavor. I also double or triple the sauce.
posted by Shawnda85 | on 1/15/2012

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Made this for my parents and husband and we loved it, ate it all up! Easy to make as I'm not very good at cooking, and filled with cheese, which both my husband and I love.
posted by smiley_3626face | on 5/25/2011

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Very tasty a big hit! I doubled the recipe and it was not enough for 4 adults and 3 kids. Would need to triple it.
posted by shorty_spice | on 5/24/2011

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Really enjoyed it, I used some chive and onion cream cheese also the plain, made extra sauce, I also added some pasta water, think it would have been a little dry if not.
posted by downintheglen | on 5/14/2011