READY IN 43 mins

Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

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

Directions

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.

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PREP 20 mins
READY IN 43 mins

Footnotes

Kraft Kitchens Tips
If watching sodium, prepare using no-salt-added diced tomatoes and lower-sodium spaghetti sauce.
SUBSTITUTE
Substitute an 8-inch square baking dish for the 2-qt. casserole.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve with CRYSTAL LIGHT Iced Tea.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 07, 2013

This was good, but not great. We ate it, I would make again for a change of pace, but would not add it to the regular rotation.

—Maria

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 08, 2013

My family didn't enjoy the diced tomatoes added. It might have been better with just spaghetti sauce.

—kitchenwitch

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Apr 23, 2013

My family loved it! I tore the spinach leaves before cooking, also added extra cheese and pasta. Made it in a 9x13 pan and broiled the top the last few minutes. Easy and tasty! Will definitely make again.

—C. Stuart

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Jun 11, 2013

I will be making this again! everybody loves it, even my picky 2yr old eater..if I can get him to clean his plate then it's a keeper. I didn't alter anything perfect the way it's written.

—leatrice2922

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May 26, 2013

Had okay flavor. Forgot to add the spinach to the pasta, so I sauteed it with the chicken instead. Still turned out ok.

—JRGRAINGER

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May 21, 2013

I made this dish for my boyfriend and I and lets just say him and I were fighting over the last piece. I'm making it again real soon!!

—Alexandra12345

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Apr 30, 2013

I really like this dish - pretty easy (although quite a few dishes to clean up) and very tasty. And not TOO bad on the health front!

—Heather

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Nutrition

Calories
433 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
38.9 g
13%

Cholesterol
79 mg
26%

Fat
11.8 g
18%

Fiber
6.9 g
28%

Protein
42.1 g
84%

Sodium
944 mg
38%

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

Nutritional Information

Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 433
** Calories from Fat: 107

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 11.8g 18 %
** Saturated Fat 5.1g 26 %
** Cholesterol 79mg 26 %
** Sodium 944mg 38 %
** Potassium 942mg 26 %
** Total Carbohydrates 38.9g 13 %
** Dietary Fiber 6.9g 28 %
** Protein 42.1g 84 %
** Sugars 11.9g
** Vitamin A 146 %
** Vitamin C 46 %
** Calcium 49 %
** Iron 55 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 119 %
** Vitamin B6 34 %
** Magnesium 35 %
** Folate 77 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.