chicken penne bake
Just another family favorite & another quick & easy chicken dish I pre-cook ahead of time. I always have pre-cooked cubed chicken in my freezer. The pasta I some tines make the night before & place in a ziplock bag in the ice box. Goes great with some fresh garlic bread & a nice glass of one of my homemade winecoolers.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless,cut into bite size
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons sun dried tomato dressing
- 1 cup chicken broth, low-fat
- 2 ounces philly neufchatel cheese, cubed
- 1 package frozen spinach, chopped thawed & drained
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
How To Make chicken penne bake
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Step 1Heat oven to 375F. Cook the pasta as directed on the package.
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Step 2Toss the chicken in the flour. Heat the dressing in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add in the chicken. Cook & stir for 3 mins or just browned. Add the broth & neufchatel cheese. Cook for 3 mins or until cheese is melted. Stirring frequently & stir in the spinach.
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Step 3Drain the pasta. Add the chicken mixture & mix lightly. Spoon halh into a casserole or 13x9 inch baking pan. Top with 1/2of the mozzarella cheese & repeat layers. Sprinkle top with the grated parmesan cheese.
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Step 4bake for about 16 to 18 mins or until the casseroleis fully heated & cheese is melted.
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