Chicken Florentine Unstuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Name: Chicken Florentine Unstuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked; 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce; 2 tubs (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread; 3/4 cup milk; 1-1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained; 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend; 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 cup torn fresh basil

Servings: persons

4 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
2 tubs (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
3/4 cup milk
1-1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup torn fresh basil

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
3
Meanwhile, cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 to 6 min.
4
or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
5
Stir in pasta sauce.
6
Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
7
Drain pasta; spoon over sauce.
8
Mix cream cheese spread, milk, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in medium bowl until blended.
9
Add spinach; mix well.
10
Spoon over pasta.
11
Top with cheeses; cover.
12
Bake 45 min., uncovering for the last 10 min.
13
Let stand 5 min.
14
before topping with basil and serving.

1450

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked, 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, 2 tubs (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread, and more.

Yes, Chicken Florentine Unstuffed Pasta Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Florentine Unstuffed Pasta Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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