THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE FLORENTINE

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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon olive oil
Cooking spray
3 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (16-ounce) carton 2% low-fat cottage cheese
4 cups hot cooked penne (about 8 ounces uncooked tube-shaped pasta)
2 cups shredded roasted skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed reduced-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, oregano, and black pepper; sauté 3 minutes or just until spinach wilts. Place cottage cheese in a food processor; process until very smooth. Combine spinach mixture, cottage cheese, pasta, chicken, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, milk, and soup in a large bowl. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 cup) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 345(25% from fat); FAT 9.7g (sat 5.1g,mono 3.1g,poly 1g); PROTEIN 31.7g; CHOLESTEROL 56mg; CALCIUM 275mg; SODIUM 532mg; FIBER 2.1g; IRON 2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 32.9g

Mdkebrea Hosain
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The creamy sauce is very flavorful and the chicken and spinach add a nice touch of texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Ibrahim Salameh
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The creamy sauce was a big hit, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Abu Obayda
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The creamy sauce was very rich and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves


Eric Barbin
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spinach is cooked perfectly and doesn't overpower the other ingredients. The creamy sauce is also very flavorful and rich.


Kemi AD
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The creamy sauce is very versatile and can be used with a variety of different ingredients. I also like that this dish can be made in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Sedickah Abduraouf
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I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The creamy sauce is packed with flavor, and the chicken and spinach add a nice touch of texture. I will definitely be making this again.


DARSHAN BHANDARI
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. The spinach added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdurehim Adudi
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This recipe is a winner! The creamy sauce is absolutely divine, and the combination of chicken, spinach, and cheeses is simply perfect. I served it over penne pasta, but I think it would also be great with fettuccine or linguine.


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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with a few basic ingredients, but the flavors are anything but basic. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach add a nice touch of texture. I will definitely be making this agai


debstarofficial
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The creamy sauce was perfect for coating the pasta and chicken. The spinach added a nice touch of flavor and color. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknig


Shanif Harajah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Md Tuhin Ali
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Wow, just wow! This recipe is a true masterpiece. The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine. The chicken is succulent, the spinach is tender, and the cheeses are melted to perfection. The penne pasta is cooked al dente, providing a nic


Drake William
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this dish changed my mind. The way the spinach wilts and incorporates into the sauce is simply magical. It adds a subtle earthy flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly. The chicken is also cooked


Sajal Gharami
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The cheesy goodness of this dish is out of this world! The combination of mozzarella, Parmesan, and cream cheese creates a rich and flavorful sauce that coats the penne and chicken beautifully. The spinach adds a nice pop of color and a slightly bitt


Nischal Kathayat
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This recipe was an absolute delight! The flavors of the three cheeses, chicken, and spinach blended perfectly together, creating a creamy and satisfying dish. The penne pasta was cooked to perfection, providing a nice texture contrast to the other in