Best Chicken Penne Bake Recipes

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Stir in Neufchatel.
• Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; pour into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• 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.

KRAFT'S THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• 2. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
• 3. Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in Neufchatel
• 4. Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; pour into 2-qt casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
• 5. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 minutes or until mozzarella is melted.

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. Stir in tomatoes and pasta sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until completely melted.
• Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 1 min.
• COOK and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. Add spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer 3 min or until chicken is done. Stir in Neufchatel cheese.
• 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.
• BAKE 20 min. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min.

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.

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 1 min. 2. Cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. Add spaghetti sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms; bring to boil. Simmer 3 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in cream cheese. 3. Drain pasta mixture; stir into skillet (chicken). Add 1/2 cup mozzarella. Spoon into 3qt baking dish. 4. Bake 20 min. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min.

CHICKEN-PENNE FLORENTINE BAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 375ºF. COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. MEANWHILE, toss chicken with flour. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 3 min. or until evenly browned. Add broth and Neufchatel; cook 3 min. or until Neufchatel is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in spinach. DRAIN pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon half into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers; sprinkle with Parmesan. BAKE 16 to 18 min. or until mozzarella is melted and casserole is heated through.

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.

CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
• Meanwhile, heat large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken and basil; cook 3 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. Add broth; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 min. or until sauce thickens and chicken is done. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 1 min. or until melted.
• Drain pasta and broccoli; return to saucepan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish.
• Bake 15 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and the Parmesan. Bake 3 min. or until cheese is melted.

3 CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 Cook pasta, adding spinach to boiling water for last 1 minute. Cook and stir chicken and basil in nonstick skillet on medium high heat 3 minutes. Add sauce & tomatoes, bring to boil. Simmer 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in cream cheese. Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture & 1/2C mozzarella. Spoon into 2qt baking dish. Bake 20 minutes Sprinkle with reamining cheese. Bake 3 minutes.

PENNE BAKE, WITH CHICKEN-SAUSAGE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease 2 1/2 quart casserole.
• Cut zucchini squash halves into thirds lengthwise, then crosswise into 1 1/2 inch pieces, and cut pepper into 1-2 inch thin/med sized slices.
• (If the pepper is large, you may not want to add whole pepper… it depends on your taste).
• After you have removed sausage from casing, put into a medium sized bowl.
• Add the ground chicken and egg, and mix using your hands until the egg is completely mixed into the meat.
• Take 1/3 of your onion and chop it very fine.
• Add to meat/egg mixture.
• Then add a small amount of breadcrumbs, and mix with hands again.
• Continue adding a little bit of bread crumbs at a time, until it is the right consistency to form 1 inch round balls with meat.
• Do not get carried away with the breadcrumbs, but do make sure to add enough so that they will stay in ball form.
• Roll into balls.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat (If you find that there is not enough oil[especially if you add more meat], don’t be afraid to add a little more; Just don’t get carried away!).
• Add meatballs; cook thoroughly.
• Transfer to bowl using slotted spoon (to drain oil).
• Chop up the rest of the onion (this time not very fine) and add to skillet; cook 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini squash and sweet red pepper slices, minced garlic (if you choose) and corn.
• Season and cook 8 minutes.
• Return meat to skillet.
• Add cream and oregano.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add half the fontina and stir until melted.
• Cook penne al dente, drain and return to pot.
• Add sauce and toss through to coat.
• Transfer to casserole and top with remaining fontina.
• Bake until heated through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• ENJOY!

CHICKEN-PENNE FLORENTINE BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, toss chicken with flour. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 3 min. or until evenly browned. Add broth and Neufchatel; cook 3 min. or until Neufchatel is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in spinach.
• Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon half into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with half the mozzarella. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake 16 to 18 min. or until mozzarella is melted and casserole is heated through.

CHICKEN-PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 6 min. or until evenly browned. Stir in pasta sauce.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add pasta and reserved water to chicken mixture in skillet along with the spinach; mix lightly.
• Combine coating mix, Parmesan and seasonings in medium bowl; stir in shredded cheese. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
• Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

CHICKEN PENNE BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375F. Cook the pasta as directed on the package.
• 2. Toss the chicken in the flour. Heat the dressing in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add in the chicken. Cook & stir for 3 mins or just browned. Add the broth & neufchatel cheese. Cook for 3 mins or until cheese is melted. Stirring frequently & stir in the spinach.
• 3. Drain the pasta. Add the chicken mixture & mix lightly. Spoon halh into a casserole or 13x9 inch baking pan. Top with 1/2of the mozzarella cheese & repeat layers. Sprinkle top with the grated parmesan cheese.
• 4. bake for about 16 to 18 mins or until the casseroleis fully heated & cheese is melted.