baked chicken spinach penne
(2 ratings)
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Dianna (best friend) was coming over, thought I'd surprise her with this. Pure pasta Heaven!!
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(2 ratings)
yield
6 with freezable leftovers
prep time
35 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For baked chicken spinach penne
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12 ozpenne pasta, cooked & drained
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1 lbboneless, skinless chicken breast strips
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2 Tbspolive oil
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2-4 clovegarlic, chopped (depends on your taste)
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15 ozricotta cheese
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2 cshredded mozzarella (reserve 1c)
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1/4 cfreshly grated parmesan cheese
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1 cfrozen chopped spinach (i use the 10oz box thawed & drained well)
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2large eggs beaten
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2 jarclassico asiago romano alfredo pasta sauce (can also use garlic alfredo sauce)
How To Make baked chicken spinach penne
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1Cook & drain penne. Sautee chopped garlic in olive oil. Add chicken strips & lightly brown; add both jars of sauce and simmer till heated through. Stir frequently.
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2Mix together 1 c mozzarella, spinach (I squeeze out as much water as possible), parmesan, ricotta & 2 beaten eggs. Mix well & set aside.
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3Preheat oven to 350*. Spray or gease 13x9 pan. Pour 1 c of the sauce in pan & spread.
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4Make layers of 1/2 the penne, 1/2 ricotta mixture, and 1/2 the sauce. Repeat layers.
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5COVER and bake at 350* for 40 minutes.
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6UNCOVER and top with reserved 1 c mozzarella. Bake additional 5-10 minutes till melted.
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