Bruschetta Chicken Mac & Cheese

Jennifer S.

1 pkg. (12.6 oz.) KRAFT HOMESTYLE Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Old World Italian Sauce with Parmesan and Romano Cheese
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup milk
1 tomato, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

HEAT oven to 425ºF.

COOK Macaroni as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until evenly browned. Stir in Seasoning Mix until well blended. Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until sauce bubbles and thickens. Stir in contents of Cheese Sauce pouch; cook and stir on low heat 2 min. or until mixture is well blended.

DRAIN macaroni. (Do not rinse.) Add macaroni to chicken mixture with tomatoes, basil and Parmesan; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through. Pour into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; top with mozzarella and Bread Crumb Topping.

BAKE 5 to 10 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

Shortcut
Omit chicken. Melt butter in same pan used to cook the Macaroni. Stir in Seasoning Mix until well blended. Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir 5 min. or until sauce bubbles and thickens. Continue as directed with Cheese Sauce. Add 2 pkg. (6 oz. each) Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Cuts with the tomatoes, basil and Parmesan.

Substitute
Substitute 1-1/2 tsp. dried basil for the 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil.