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Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 18 Minutes
Ready In: 38 Minutes
Servings: 4
From Kraft Food & Family magazine.
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:
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli for the last 3 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
4. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
5. Stir in broth; simmer 3 minutes or until chicken is done.
6. Add Neufchatel cheese; cook and stir on low heat 1 minute or until melted.
7. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella.
8. Drain pasta and broccoli.
9. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly.
10. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish; cover.
11. Bake 15 minutes or until heated through.
12. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
13. Bake, uncovered, 3 minutes or until melted.
14. Let stand 5 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com