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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:6

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:6

Servings:

6

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Overhead view of ingredients in various bowls from Creamy Zucchini & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake recipe

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients12ounceswhole-wheat penne1(8 ounce) packagereduced-fat cream cheese, softened¾cupshredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided⅓cupgrated Parmesan cheese2teaspoonsDijon mustard1teaspoongrated lemon zest½teaspooncrushed red pepper½teaspoonsalt, divided¼teaspoonground pepper1cuphalf-and-half2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil¾cupchopped yellow onion2largezucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced on an angle1teaspoongrated garlic2cupsshredded rotisserie chicken2tablespoonschopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

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Ingredients

12ounceswhole-wheat penne

1(8 ounce) packagereduced-fat cream cheese, softened

¾cupshredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

⅓cupgrated Parmesan cheese

2teaspoonsDijon mustard

1teaspoongrated lemon zest

½teaspooncrushed red pepper

½teaspoonsalt, divided

¼teaspoonground pepper

1cuphalf-and-half

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

¾cupchopped yellow onion

2largezucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced on an angle

1teaspoongrated garlic

2cupsshredded rotisserie chicken

2tablespoonschopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.

Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, mustard, lemon zest, crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly until combined (the mixture will be slightly lumpy).

Overhead view of a glass bowl while adding half-and-half from Creamy Zucchini & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake recipe

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and browned in some spots, 8 to 10 minutes; remove from heat. Add the cream cheese mixture, the pasta, chicken and basil; stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish; sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover with foil; bake until warmed through, about 20 minutes. Garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired; serve warm.

Overhead view of a green and black baking dish after sprinkled with mozzarella cheese from Creamy Zucchini & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake recipe

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)540Calories26gFat54gCarbs30gProtein

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