Chicken Penne Casserole

Submitted by bmcnichol

"A very tasty chicken casserole."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1⁄2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄2 cup grated romano cheese

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Saute the chicken, onion, peppers, garlic and seasonings in oil until chicken is no longer pink.
3. Combine tomatoes and tomato paste.
4. Add to chicken mixture.
5. Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
7. Drain pasta and toss with chicken mixture.
8. Spoon half of the chicken mixture into a greased baking dish.
9. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Romano cheeses.
10. Repeat layers.
11. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
12. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.

Reviews

[AZPARZYCH]

This is a great casserole and I like that it used chicken thighs (we prefer). I used all red peppers (prefer over green) and only 1/2 the amount of red pepper flakes. Made for a family dinner night we attend weekly with friend and everyone loved it. Made recipes as is; did not double or triple since others were bringing dishes and it went fast! Made for I Recommend Tag.

 

[Boomette]

I used boneless skinless chicken breast and parmesan cheese instead of romano. This is a very yummy casserole. Thanks Bonnette :) Made for Alphabet chef tag game

 

[happynana]

Very good. I made a directed. Next time I would add 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and some fresh mushrooms. A very nice way to fix chicken. Thanks for posting.

 

[TheGrumpyChef]

The only thing that would have made this recipe better, would be MORE! Used tomatoes and peppers that were put up from our garden last fall. The flavorful chicken was spot on! Thanks for sharing!

 

[HokiesMom]

Great option for a pasta dish. Love that it uses chicken instead of beef - a lean protein!! I skipped on the green pepper and just used red as that what we prefer but outside of that followed the recipe exactly. Kids and hubby went back for 2nds. Found during I Recommend tag game.