CHICKEN PENNE PASTA CASSEROLE
This is a really tasty and easy to throw together casserole. It has a really great Italian flavor. The red onion gives things a little bit of a sweet flavor and mixes well with the ingredients. I was a little concerned about the amount of fresh mozzarella, but 1 1/2 pounds covers the dish perfectly making it good and gooey.
Provided by Teresa Horn
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Take a large pot and fill over halfway with water and add salt to cook your penne in. Let it start heating up while you prep all the other ingredients.
- 2. Preheat the oven to 350. Take a large casserole dish and coat it with olive oil and or pam inside. Make sure there are no places that are not oiled and set aside.
- 3. Take the 2 large chicken breasts and cube them into bite size pieces and add to a bowl once done. Wash your hands thoroughly after cutting the chicken up. Using a different cutting board dice up your red onion.
- 4. Take your can of black olives and drain well. Cut them into halves and put them into a separate small bowl for later usage.
- 5. Using a wok or a large sautee pan add the olive oil to the pan and allow to heat up. Once ready add the chicken breasts, onions, minced garlic, herbs and seasonings. Stir this mixture till the chicken is fully cooked.
- 6. Once the chicken is fully cooked add the jar of tomato sauce, the undrained diced tomatoes and bring this mixture up to a light boil. Drop it down to a slow simmer till the pasta is done.
- 7. While the sauce is simmering add your penne to the boiling and salted water. Cook following the directions on the package.
- 8. Once the pasta is cooked drain it very well. Cut the heat off on the sauce and add the pasta to the pan then add the black olives. Stir very well making sure everything is coated and mixed together nicely.
- 9. Slowly add this mixture to your casserole dish making sure to get everything out of your pan. Top with the sliced fresh mozzarella cheese and place into the oven.
- 10. Bake till the cheese is melted and a nice golden brown approximately about 30 minutes, but check it after about 20 mins. Once cheese is melted and golden brown remove from the oven. Hope you all enjoy this dish as much as we did.
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Sylvester Godswill
[email protected]I love this casserole! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Akuna Seibiriafa
[email protected]This casserole is a winner! It's easy to make and it tastes delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Murtajis Hussani
[email protected]I've tried many chicken penne pasta casserole recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.
Liaqat ali Chandio
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Louis Nkrumah
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Taylor Rue
[email protected]I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Tim Spiker
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken casserole recipes, and this one is a keeper. It's easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Scott Tysar
[email protected]This casserole is so creamy and cheesy. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Power 5858
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jessica Bozin
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times now, and it's always a hit. It's one of my go-to recipes when I need a quick and easy meal.
Eric Price
[email protected]This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Alex Walker
[email protected]I added some extra vegetables to this casserole, like broccoli and carrots. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies.
samir Shahi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of penne pasta, but I really enjoyed it in this casserole. The sauce and chicken really made it.
MD Miskatvai
[email protected]The creamy sauce in this casserole is to die for. I could eat it with a spoon!
Steven Labuschagne
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Augustina Oritseweyinmi
[email protected]I love how easy this casserole is to make. I was able to throw it together in no time, and it was ready to eat in under an hour.
mirsarain gamer
[email protected]This chicken penne pasta casserole was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce and tender chicken were perfectly paired with the penne pasta. Everyone went back for seconds.