CHEESY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

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I am always looking for simple yet filling casserole type recipes to fix for busy weeknights. I found this recipe at our local grocery store. Delicious and very easy to make!

Provided by Ms. Delaney

Categories     Penne

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 1113.1, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 15.2, Protein 39.6

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