THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

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Make and share this Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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 teaspoon 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 tablespoons grated lowfat parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.9, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 107.7, Sodium 1198.5, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 13.3, Protein 48.7

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