LIGHTER MEDITERRANEAN PASTA BAKE
Next time you're craving a comforting casserole loaded with chicken, veggies and just enough cheese to make it feel decadent, we recommend giving this recipe a try. It's a lightened-up take on a favorite recipe, our Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Bake. Like the original, this lighter version features perfectly browned chicken, bowtie pasta and the sun-ripened flavors of tomatoes, olives and artichokes featured in the original-but we also added in a few more veggies and trimmed down the cheese. The result is a dish that's full-flavored and comforting. When it comes out of the oven all warm and melty, no one will guess this dinner comes in under 400 calories per serving!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Add to large bowl.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Toss chicken with Italian seasoning and salt; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Transfer to bowl with pasta.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat; add onions and zucchini. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in artichokes, pasta sauce and whipping cream; heat 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
- Carefully add sauce to bowl of pasta and chicken; stir until well combined. Spoon mixture into baking dish; top with tomatoes, olives and Parmesan cheese. Cover baking dish with foil; bake 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize About 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
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Sidra Khan
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The flavors were amazing and the dish was really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Jabel Uddin
[email protected]This pasta bake was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely make it again.
Md Boot
[email protected]This pasta bake was a bit bland for my taste, but otherwise it was really good. I would definitely make it again, but I would add more spices.
Rahmat Jani
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was amazing! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.
Isaac Lymon
[email protected]This pasta bake was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was really easy to make. I would definitely make this again.
Kayleigh Brookes
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the dish turned out great! I would definitely make it again, but I would simplify the recipe a bit.
Lillie3 Knight
[email protected]This pasta bake was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavors and the dish was really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Andrea Vazquez
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The flavors were amazing and the dish was really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Md saiful Kader kakon
[email protected]This pasta bake was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely make it again.
Huma Imran Huda Imran
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste, but otherwise this dish was really good. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less lemon juice.
Foyej Foyej22
[email protected]This pasta bake was a great success! The flavors were fantastic and the dish was easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.
Tommi Devick
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious! The only change I made was to use a different type of cheese. I would definitely make this again.
Zeeshan Hanif
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfect! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked al dente. My family loved it!
buniyaminu Amodu
[email protected]This pasta bake was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the dish was really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
zaghum abbas
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.
yemisirach Tube
[email protected]This Mediterranean pasta bake was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the dish was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.