20 Minute Chicken Rotini Mac Cheese Food

VELVEETA® CHEESY CHICKEN ROTINI

Steps:

• Cook and stir chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. or until no longer pink.
• Stir in water. Bring to boil. Add pasta; stir. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until pasta is tender.
• Add remaining ingredients; stir. Cook, covered, 5 to 7 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN & ROTINI PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray an 11x7" casserole dish with non stick cooking spray, and set aside.
• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, run under cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.
• In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the garlic cooking just until fragrant, about 30-45 seconds. Don't over cook and let the garlic burn or turn bitter.
• Whisk in the flour and pepper until smooth, and cook until the mixture's bubbling. Whisk in the half & half, a little at a time, until completely incorporated and simmer until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Remove the skillet from heat.
• Stir in 3/4 cups of both the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and the Parmesan cheese, whisking until completely melted and the cheese sauce is smooth.
• Add the pasta & chicken to the sauce, stirring gently until everything's evenly combined and generously coated in the cheese sauce.
• Spread the mixture out evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly out overtop. You can be a little generous and add a bit extra for added cheese effect.
• Bake the dish at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until the dish's bubbly throughout and the cheeses are melted and golden brown at the edges. Let rest for 2-3 minutes before scooping and serving.

WHOLE-WHEAT ROTINI MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, add rotini and ook for 6 to 8 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
• In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the onions. Add the flour and pepper and mix until mixture is pasty and forms a roux. Whisk milk into pan incorporating the roux. Bring to a simmer over low heat and allow to thicken; about 5 minutes. Once thickened, whisk in the cheeses. Add the pasta and mix until the pasta is well coated. Fold in spinach, sun-dried tomato oil, and sun-dried tomatoes.
• In a small saucepan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, turn heat off and add bread crumbs and paprika. Mix well to combine.
• Pour rotini into a casserole dish large enough to hold the pasta. Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs and place in oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until brown and bubbling.

ROTINI WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the broccoli, and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir the rotini into the same pot, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic and crushed red pepper for 1 minute. Stir in the broccoli, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the drained pasta; cook over low heat for 1 minute. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY STOVE-TOP ROTINI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
• While pasta cook, place wheat flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. Add milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Drop cream cheese by teaspoonfuls into milk mixture; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes or until thick and cream cheese melts, stirring occasionally. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic; simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Combine pasta and cheese sauce in a large bowl; toss well.

20-MINUTE CHICKEN ROTINI MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook Pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 3 min.; drain. Return pasta mixture to saucepan.
• Stir in Cheese Sauce, chicken and seasonings; mix well.
• Cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.