Three Cheese Chicken Penne

October 8, 2020 Receipt Cheese 0

Three Cheese Chicken Penne Savory chicken, fresh spinach, penne pasta, basil and creamy cheeses are baked together in this simple and fresh chicken dish. Serve with a salad and warm bread for an easy weeknight meal!

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1?½ cups penne pasta
1 (9 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup pasta sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can RED GOLD® Diced Tomatoes, drained
2 ounces Neufchatel cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 20 mins

TOTAL : 40 mins

SERVING : 4

YIELD : 4 servings

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook pasta as directed on package and add spinach during the last minute of cooking time. Drain after cooking.

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Step 2

Cook and stir chicken and basil in a large skillet, sprayed with cook spray, on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and Red Gold Diced Tomatoes; bring to a boil. Simmer on low for 3 minutes or until chicken is done.
Step 3

Stir in Neufchatel cheese, pasta mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes and then top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake an additional 3 minutes or until cheese are melted.

Per Serving: 449 calories; protein 42.1g; carbohydrates 36.6g; fat 14.7g; cholesterol 101.5mg; sodium 821.6mg.