Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

boneless skinless chicken breasts

0.75 tsp

ground cumin

0.5 tsp

hot pepper sauce

0.33 cup

KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce

12 oz

VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner

Made With 2% Milk Cheese

1 tbsp

oil

1 cup

broccoli florets

small

1 cup

red pepper strips

1 cup

zucchini

sliced

0.25 tsp

dried basil leaves

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2
~4 min

Place chicken breasts in a shallow baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

Sprinkle chicken with ground cumin and hot pepper sauce.

Step 4
~4 min

Brush chicken with barbecue sauce.

Step 5
~4 min

Bake for 20 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Step 6
~4 min

Meanwhile, prepare Velveeta Shells & Cheese Dinner according to package directions.

Step 7
~4 min

While macaroni is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 8
~4 min

Add broccoli florets, red pepper strips, and sliced zucchini to the skillet.

Step 9
~4 min

Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Step 10
~4 min

Add prepared Velveeta Shells & Cheese and dried basil to the vegetable mixture.

Step 11
~4 min

Mix lightly to combine.

Step 12
~4 min

Serve the cheesy pasta primavera with the baked chicken.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before baking the chicken.

For a spicier kick, use a spicier barbecue sauce.

Roast the vegetables for a more intense flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Prepare the vegetables ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, family meals

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Casual gatherings
Weeknight dinners

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Gathering
Casual Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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