Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

Submitted by senseicheryl

"I received an email this morning from Kraft Kitchens and this was one of the listed recipes. Visit the website www.kraftfoods.com for pictures and even a video! NOTE: This recipe can also be found on page 22 of the Kraft Food & Family Magazine, Holiday 2008/Winter 2009 edition."

 

• Ready In: 43mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4 plates
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups multi-grain penne, uncooked
• 1 (9 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 ounces neufchatel cheese, cubed, PHILADELPHIA Brand
• 1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, Kraft 2%, shredded, divided
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, Kraft

directions

1. HEAT oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 1 minute.
2. COOK and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 minute Add spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer 3 minute or until chicken is done. Stir in Neufchatel cheese.
3. DRAIN pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Spoon into 2-qt. or 8-inch square baking dish.
4. BAKE 20 minute Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 minute.

Reviews

[Karamia]

This was an easy to make healthy recipe. The flavors were nice in this. Be sure not to over cook the chicken on the stovetop, since it bakes too. Thanks for posting!