Monterey Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Monterey Chicken Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups rigatoni pasta, uncooked; 1/4 cup butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1/4 cup flour; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, divided; 3 cups chopped cooked chicken; 6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06; 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes; 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 cups rigatoni pasta, uncooked
1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1/4 cup flour
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, divided
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
3
Meanwhile, melt butter in large nonstick skillet on medium heat.
4
Add onions; cook and stir 6 min.
5
or until crisp-tender.
6
Blend in flour; cook and stir 1 min.
7
Gradually stir in broth; cook 5 min.
8
or until thickened, stirring constantly.
9
Add 1 cup shredded cheese; cook and stir 1 min.
10
or until melted.
11
Drain pasta.
12
Add to ingredients in skillet along with the chicken and bacon; mix well.
13
Transfer to 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining shredded cheese.
14
Cover.
15
Bake 40 min., uncovering and topping with Parmesan for the last 10 min.
16
Top with tomatoes and cilantro.

1748

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

144

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3 cups rigatoni pasta, uncooked, 1/4 cup butter, 1 small onion, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, 1/4 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Monterey Chicken Pasta Bake 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.

Monterey Chicken Pasta Bake

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