Best 6 Three Cheese Chicken Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Three-Cheese Chicken Bake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender chicken nestled amidst a creamy trio of cheeses, all enveloped in a golden-brown crust.

Embark on a journey of flavors with our versatile recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic casserole. From the classic Three-Cheese Chicken Bake, bursting with gooey mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and nutty Parmesan, to the tangy Three-Cheese Chicken Bake with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, each recipe promises a culinary adventure.

For those seeking a lighter option, the Three-Cheese Chicken Bake with Broccoli and Cauliflower offers a healthier twist without compromising on taste. And for those with a penchant for bold flavors, the Three-Cheese Chicken Bake with Poblano Peppers and Corn adds a spicy kick that will leave you craving more.

No matter your preference, our Three-Cheese Chicken Bake recipes guarantee a satisfying meal that will please the whole family. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you savoring every bite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 :

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 ALFREDO BAKE



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When I make this bake the kids eat til it is gone!! if I want some for the next day,I need to get to it before they do. LOL If you want or like cheese,you will kike this one!

Provided by LINDA BAILEY

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 oz box penne pasta noodles
(2) 10oz pkg alfredo sauce
1 c sour cream
(1) 15oz pkg ricotta cheese
2 clove garlic, minced
2 c cooked, diced chicken
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp italian seasoning
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Boil Penne pasta in a large pot of water, according to package directions. Drain water,and then return pasta to pot. Add all the remaining ingredients,except for the mozzarella cheese.
  • 2. Stir together to combine and then pour mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle the top evenly with the mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes,or until hot and bubbly. Enjoy

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN ALFREDO BAKE



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

Provided by Aunt Sukki

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package penne or 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 (10 ounce) containers refrigerated alfredo sauce
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
  • Stir together all ingredients except mozzarella cheese.
  • Spread mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1122.5, Fat 52.2, SaturatedFat 27.5, Cholesterol 309, Sodium 707.5, Carbohydrate 97.4, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 66.6

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Terry M

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups dry high-fiber penne pasta or whole wheat penne pasta
1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 whole large egg plus 1 large egg white, beaten
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped or shredded cooled chicken breast

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Salt the water liberally, lower the heat to medium high, and add the pasta. Cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a large bowl stir together the yogurt, cottage cheese, spaghetti sauce, egg and egg white, 1/2 cup parmesan, 1/4 cup mozzarella, garlic powder, parsley, and salt. Add the chicken and pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Pour the pasta mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly. Top evenly with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan and 3/4 cup mozzarella. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken breasts. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the best choice for this recipe, as they cook quickly and evenly. If you're using chicken breasts with skin, be sure to remove it before cooking.
  • Slice the chicken breasts thinly. This will help them cook quickly and evenly. You can use a sharp knife or a kitchen shears to slice the chicken breasts.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
  • Use a large baking dish. This will ensure that the chicken breasts have enough room to cook evenly.
  • Bake the chicken breasts at a high temperature. This will help them to cook quickly and evenly. The exact temperature and cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
  • Top the chicken breasts with the cheese sauce. This will help to create a creamy, flavorful sauce that will keep the chicken breasts moist.
  • Bake the chicken breasts for an additional 10 minutes. This will help to melt the cheese and allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley. This will add a pop of color and freshness to the dish.

Conclusion:

This Three-Cheese Chicken Bake is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and juicy, the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish is topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.

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