Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups multigrain penne pasta, uncooked
1 (283 g) package fresh baby spinach leaves
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1 1/2 cups pasta sauce, jarred
1 2/3 cups diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup light cream cheese spread
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tbsp grated lowfat parmesan cheese

Directions:

HEAT oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water during the last 1 min of cooking.
MEANWHILE, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken and basil; cook 3 minute or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add pasta sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 minute or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in cream cheese spread until melted.
DRAIN pasta and spinach; return to same saucepan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon into 2-L or 8-inch square baking dish.
BAKE 20 minute or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Bake 3 minute or until cheese is melted.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	716.08 Kcal (2998 kJ)
Calories from fat	193.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.54g	33%
Cholesterol	122.3mg	41%
Sodium	1159.92mg	48%
Potassium	715.27mg	15%
Total Carbs	89.19g	30%
Sugars	6.68g	27%
Dietary Fiber	6.26g	25%
Protein	49.83g	100%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	15%
Iron	5.9mg	33%
Calcium	554.8mg	55%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	165.46 Kcal (693 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.98g	33%
Cholesterol	28.26mg	41%
Sodium	268.01mg	48%
Potassium	165.27mg	15%
Total Carbs	20.61g	30%
Sugars	1.54g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.45g	25%
Protein	11.51g	100%
Vitamin C	2mg	15%
Iron	1.4mg	33%
Calcium	128.2mg	55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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