Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups multi-grain rotini pasta, uncooked
• 1 small 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 2% milk mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 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.
• 15 a serving is 1 1/2 cups each.