Chicken Penne Casserole

A very tasty chicken casserole.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• 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 1/2ounce) 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.