Best 8 Krafts Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake Recipes

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**Kraft's Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake: A Creamy, Cheesy Delight**

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with Kraft's Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake, a delectable dish that combines tender chicken, succulent penne pasta, and a luscious three-cheese sauce. This recipe is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring the creamy richness of Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses, perfectly complementing the savory chicken and al dente pasta. With its ease of preparation and irresistible taste, this pasta bake is a winner for busy weeknight dinners, potlucks, or family gatherings. Discover the culinary magic of Kraft's Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake and embark on a journey of cheesy, creamy, and savory bliss.

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KRAFT'S THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE



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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



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Serve our Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake and savor the compliments! With spinach, basil and three types of cheese, this chicken pasta bake can't be beat!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 44 g

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups multigrain 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 jar (14-1/2 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
2 oz (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, divided
2 Tbsp KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 1 min.
  • COOK and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. Add spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer 3 min or until chicken is done. Stir in Neufchatel cheese.
  • DRAIN pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Spoon into 2-qt. or 8-inch square baking dish.
  • BAKE 20 min. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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.

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

CHICKEN-PENNE PASTA BAKE



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Try our Chicken-Penne Pasta Bake for a easy weeknight dish. This Chicken-Penne Pasta Bake gets its taste from marinara sauce and a bread crumb topping.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings, about 1-2/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 10

3-3/4 cups penne pasta (12 oz.), uncooked
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Seasoned Panko Seasoned Coating Mix
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 6 min. or until evenly browned. Stir in pasta sauce.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add pasta and reserved water to chicken mixture in skillet along with the spinach; mix lightly.
  • Combine coating mix, Parmesan and seasonings in medium bowl; stir in shredded cheese. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 32 g

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN BAKE



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This is a hearty, comforting casserole that's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and interesting colors ensures I come home with an empty dish! -Vicki Raatz, Waterloo, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 jar (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 package (8 ounces) noodles, cooked and drained
3 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup buttered bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, pimientos and basil; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the noodles, chicken and cheeses; add mushroom sauce and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake 15 minutes longer or until browned. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts :

THREE-CHEESE PASTA BAKE



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Mozzarella. Parmesan. Cream cheese. With a trio like that, you just know this Three-Cheese Pasta Bake is going to be a hit at your house!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (9 oz.) spinach leaves
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 can (14.5 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute. Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and garlic in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. or until chicken is browned. Stir in pasta sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese spread until melted.
  • Drain pasta mixture well; return to saucepan. Stir in chicken mixture and mozzarella. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish; top with Parmesan.
  • Bake 10 to 15 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 1180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE



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Make and share this Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups multigrain penne pasta, uncooked
1 (283 g) package fresh baby spinach leaves
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 1/2 cups pasta sauce, jarred
1 2/3 cups diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup light cream cheese spread
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons grated lowfat parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water during the last 1 min of cooking.
  • MEANWHILE, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken and basil; cook 3 minute or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add pasta sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 minute or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in cream cheese spread until melted.
  • DRAIN pasta and spinach; return to same saucepan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon into 2-L or 8-inch square baking dish.
  • BAKE 20 minute or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Bake 3 minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.9, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 107.7, Sodium 1198.5, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 13.3, Protein 48.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses, and tender chicken will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: The three cheeses in this recipe (Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar) create a rich and flavorful sauce. You can also experiment with other types of cheeses, such as Gruyère, Gouda, or Asiago.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce: The sauce is what brings this dish together. Make sure you use enough sauce to coat all of the pasta and chicken.
  • Bake the pasta uncovered: Baking the pasta uncovered allows the top to get golden brown and crispy.

Conclusion:

This Kraft's Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It's cheesy, creamy, and flavorful, and it's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a simple but delicious pasta dish, give this recipe a try.

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