Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Another quick pasta recipe to throw together. For even healthier meal, use whole grain pasta, and reduced fat cheese. (or, be like me and add more cheese for a not as healthy meal!) :) Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked |
1 (9 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves |
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces |
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained |
2 ounces neufchatel cheese, cubed |
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided |
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 1 minute
2. Cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 minute Add spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer 3 minute or until chicken is done. Stir in Neufchatel cheese.
3. Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Spoon into 2-qt. or 8-inch square baking dish.
4. Bake 20 minute Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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