Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake - cooking recipe

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
Preparation
    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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