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How to Make Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and comforting pasta dish that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters? Look no further than this Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake. This hearty and flavorful dish combines tender chicken, al dente penne pasta, and three types of ooey-gooey cheeses for a dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

The star of this recipe is, of course, the three types of cheese. A combination of mozzarella, Parmesan, and creamy ricotta give this dish a rich and indulgen...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 ½ cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
  • 1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 2 ounces PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 2-quart casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil. Add penne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; add spinach to boiling water for the last minute. Drain and set aside.
  • Grease a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken and basil in the hot skillet for 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Stir in Neufchâtel cheese until melted.
  • Add penne-spinach mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese to the skillet; stir until well combined. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan. Continue baking until mozzarella is melted, about 3 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    468 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 89mg
    • Sodium: 1004mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 394mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 942mg

    Categories

    Baked recipes
    Pasta recipes
    Chicken recipes
    Cheese recipes
    Casserole recipes