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!
Provided by Red Gold
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips RED GOLD®, Inc.
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 821.6 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
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Natasha Kamoto
k_n16@yahoo.comOverall, this dish was pretty good. I would make it again, but I would probably make a few changes to the recipe.
Ridoy Biawas
ridoybiawas35@gmail.comI would have liked the chicken to be a bit more flavorful. Maybe I should have marinated it before cooking.
Sky Walker
walker_sky53@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I would prefer a simpler recipe with fewer ingredients.
Julion Daniel
j-d35@hotmail.comThis dish was a hit with my guests! They all raved about the creamy cheese sauce and the tender chicken.
Vasiliy Kasimov
v_kasimov75@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of chicken penne, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The cheese sauce was really creamy and flavorful.
FF Boy
ff@aol.comThis dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I would probably use less cheese next time.
dreamy_ice 7
d-725@yahoo.comI was really impressed with this recipe. The chicken was moist and tender, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Hassan Madvan
hassan-madvan@gmail.comThis dish was a great way to use up leftover chicken. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious.
Lik K
k43@hotmail.co.ukOverall, this dish was pretty good. I would make it again, but I would probably make a few changes to the recipe.
Rashid Rehman
r.r@hotmail.comThe cheese sauce was a bit too thick for my liking, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Yarisel Rodriguez
rodriguezy100@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and spices to give it more flavor.
Alecsey Liosha
liosha-alecsey56@gmail.comThis dish was so easy to make and it turned out great! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time, and the sauce was super creamy and cheesy. My kids loved it!
Heather Galeno
h_g@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was juicy and tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Laxi Midan
m@yahoo.comThis chicken penne dish was a hit with my family! The combination of three cheeses and tender chicken was delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.