Best Cheesy Chicken Penne Recipes

CHEESY TEX MEX CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 2 min. Add salsa, peppers and corn; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water and cook penne according to directions on box.
• Meanwhile, chop the thawed chicken into bite-size strips. Set aside.
• When the penne is done, drain and set aside; heat the pot with the olive oil and let the oil get really hot.
• Add just under 1 TBSP of fresh minced garlic and add basil and onion. Stir around a bit and add the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and then sprinkle a lot of garlic salt. Add a little ground black pepper.
• Stir fry until chicken is no longer pink, around 5 minutes; do not overcook, as the chicken will get tough!
• Spoon the chicken into the bottom of a casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray; glass looks really pretty. Spread penne evenly over that.
• Pour marinara sauce over all and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over that. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over everything, it should just be a thin layer.
• Bake at 300°F until cheese melts, about 9-15 minutes.

CHEESY CHICKEN & MUSHROOM PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken, mushrooms and basil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. or until chicken is lightly browned. Stir in pasta sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir until melted.
• Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture with 1/2 cup mozzarella; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining cheeses; bake 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

CHEESY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta as directed on package. Cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium high heat 3 minutes. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 minutes or until chicken done.
• Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozarella. Spoon into 2 qt casserole or 8 inch square baking dish.
• Bake 20 minutes; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 minutes or until mozzarella is melted.

MEXICAN CHICKEN CHEESY PENNE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the cream cheese, hot sauce and chicken broth together.
• Add the taco seasoning.
• Mix together, then add the sour cream.
• Add the shredded chicken.
• Turn the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• In the meantime, cook the penne pasta in boiling water.
• Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add to the Mexican Chicken Cheesy Sauce.
• Toss together, remove from heat and serve.

CHICKEN: SLOW COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN PENNE RECIPE

Steps:

• Slow cooker: 5 qt. or larger 1. Add the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth to the slow cooker, stir until smooth. 2. Add the thyme, pepper, mushrooms and onions. Stir 3. Add the chicken breasts. 4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. 5. After the cooking time is up, start cooking the pasta according to the package directions to Al dente on the stove-top. Do not overcook! 6. Shred the chicken with 2 forks. 7. Add sour cream and half of the cheese. Stir. 8. Add the cooked and drained pasta and stir again. 9. Sprinkle over remaining cheese. Cover the slow cooker and cook for an additional 20 minutes on low. 10. Serve and enjoy!!! Note: If you have extra picky eaters and want to omit the mushrooms and onions, add an additional 1/2 cup of broth. This will replace the moisture from the mushrooms and onions.

BUFFALO CHICKEN CHEESY PENNE

Steps:

• http://littleleopardbook.com/2012/02/23/whats-for-lunch-buffalo-chicken-cheesy-penne/

BAKED CHEESY ENCHILADA CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time; drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in large microwavable bowl, mix cheese cubes, 1 cup of the shredded cheese and the milk. Microwave uncovered on High 4 minutes; stir, then microwave in 30-second intervals until cheese melts and mixture is easily stirred smooth.
• Gently stir pasta into cheese sauce. Pour mixture into baking dish.
• In large bowl, mix chicken, enchilada sauce, green chiles, butter and taco seasoning mix. Spoon over pasta mixture in baking dish.
• Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until bubbling at edges (165°F in center). Top with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with green onions. Serve with remaining ingredients.