How to Make Chicken-and-Pasta Bake with Basil - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a comforting and delicious dish to serve to your family or guests, this chicken-and-pasta bake with basil is the perfect option. The combination of tender chicken, al dente pasta, and fragrant basil creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that will leave everyone coming back for more.

This dish is not only delicious, but it's also easy to prepare, making it a great option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitc...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
  • 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 cups hot cooked penne (about 8 ounces uncooked tube-shaped pasta)
  • 3 cups chopped ready-to-eat roasted skinned, boned chicken breasts (about 3 breasts)
  • 2 cups hot Asiago Cheese Sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • cooking spray

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour in a medium, heavy saucepan; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Place over medium heat; cook until thick (about 8 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Steam the broccoli, covered, 4 minutes. Drain. Combine broccoli and next 7 ingredients (broccoli through garlic). Spoon into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly.