Name: Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings, 2 cups each
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked; 1 pkg. (9 oz.) fresh spinach leaves; 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 tsp. dried basil leaves; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained; 1-3/4 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce; 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

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45 Min(s)

25 Min(s) Prep

20 Min(s) Cook

Try this Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake for a delicious yet simple recipe that is perfect for weeknights and busy weekends! This penne pasta bake features spinach, basil and three types of cheese. Your family won't believe it took only 45 minutes!

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4 servings

Original recipe yields 4 servings

1-1/2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked

1 pkg. (9 oz.) fresh spinach leaves

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 tsp. dried basil leaves

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained

1-3/4 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

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

Let's Make It

Heat oven to 375ºF.

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

Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. Stir in tomatoes and pasta sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until completely melted.

Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake 20 min. or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Note

If watching your sodium intake, prepare recipe using no-salt-added diced tomatoes and lower-sodium pasta sauce.

Tip 2

Substitute

Substitute an 8-inch square baking dish for the 2-qt. casserole.

Tip 3

Serving Suggestion

Serve with CRYSTAL LIGHT Iced Tea.

Nutrition

Calories

480

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g

18%

Saturated Fat 7g

35%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 95mg

32%

Sodium 840mg

37%

Total Carbohydrates 43g

16%

Dietary Fiber 8g

29%

Sugars 10g

20%

Protein 44g

88%

Vitamin A

140%

Vitamin C

40%

Calcium

30%

Iron

30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

4 servings, 2 cups each

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.