Best Kraft Creamy Chicken And Pasta Casserole Recipes

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KRAFT'S THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE



Kraft's Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake image

I got this recipe from Kraft's Family and Food Cookbook. Nutritional Information:(2 cups each) Calories:460, Fat:14g, Sat Fat:6g, Chol:90mg, Sodium:910mg, Carbs:40g, Fiber:7g, Sugar:8g, Protein:45g, Vit A:140%, Vit C:40%, Calcium:60%, Iron:30%

Provided by Krystal McDow

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
9 oz fresh spinach leaves
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp dried basil leaves
14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
14 oz jar spaghetti sauce
2 oz philadelphia neufchatel cheese, cubed
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
  • 3. Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in Neufchatel
  • 4. Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; pour into 2-qt casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • 5. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 minutes or until mozzarella is melted.

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE



Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake image

Chunks of chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with basil and fresh spinach are baked with multi-grain penne pasta and topped with cheese.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 43m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 ounces PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel cheese, cubed
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
2 tablespoons KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 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 spaghetti sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Stir in Neufchatel.
  • Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; pour 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1004 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE



Creamy Chicken and Pasta Casserole image

Another of my kids favorites! I got this recipe from my mother-in-law and tweeked it a bit. The result has become a staple in our house! Tip: I often make this, put into two small casserole dishes, and freeze one. To bake after frozen, bake covered at 300 for an hour, then 400 for ½ hour and then 15 min uncovered.

Provided by asbusto

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups medium egg noodles, cooked
2 chicken breast halves, browned and chopped or shredded
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves (or 1 tsp. garlic powder)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken and mushroom soup (or whatever variety you prefer)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
8 ounces cheese (save 1/3)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cook pasta while browning chicken.
  • Sauté vegetables, add garlic for the last minute.
  • In large bowl mix all ingredients well and put in 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese and bread crumbs on top.
  • Cover and bake 30 min at 400, uncover and broil until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 363, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 14.2

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE



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I am always looking for new ways to cook pasta that is easy and affordable. I try to avoid the canned premade soups when at all possible so I came up with this rather easy creamy sauce to change up the standard tomato sauce. The kids and hubby loved it. You can add anything you and your family likes and play around with the topping (I think a crunchy topping would taste good here too.) For the chicken I just roasted a few breast in the oven but you can use any left over or precooked you have. Also keep in mind the brand of Italian seasoning will have a different herb blend so be sure to use one you like.

Provided by Maiden77

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cut into smeller pieces
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper, to taste
2 -3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
1 lb spaghetti, cooked just short of al dente (can use any pasta)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray your 13x9 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes, and salt; cook until softened. Toss in the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and allow gently boiling (or vigorously simmering) for 15 minutes.
  • While the sauce simmers mix the Mozzarella and Parmesan together in a bowl. Also a good time to cook your pasta.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the cream cheese and evaporated milk. Stir until combined well.
  • Slowly add half of the Mozzarella and Parmesan mixture while stirring (save the other half for the top.) Continue stirring or whisking until the cheese is melted in and combined. Taste to check for seasoning and add in salt and pepper to suit your taste.
  • Add the chicken and pasta to the sauce and toss (or stir) to coat completely with the sauce. Pour the entire mixture into the prepare casserole dish. Use a spoon to flatten it down into the dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese. Place the casserole into the preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes.
  • After the cook time allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before servining.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4723.1, Fat 220.3, SaturatedFat 117.6, Cholesterol 613.1, Sodium 11121.4, Carbohydrate 493.1, Fiber 35.1, Sugar 68.3, Protein 204.1

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