Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

Name: Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta Bake
Ingredients: 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

9 ingredients

20 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2

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

Meanwhile, heat large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat.
4

Add chicken and basil; cook 3 min.
5

or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently.
6

Add flour; cook and stir 1 min.
7

Add broth; bring to boil.
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Simmer on low heat 3 min.
9

or until sauce thickens and chicken is done.
10

Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 1 min.
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or until melted.
12

Drain pasta and broccoli; return to saucepan.
13

Add chicken mixture; mix lightly.
14

Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella.
15

Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish.
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Bake 15 min.
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or until heated through.
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Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and the Parmesan.
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Bake 3 min.
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or until cheese is melted.