Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

 
Ingredients -

1-1/2 cups Multigrain Penne Pasta, uncooked
9 ounces package Spinach Leaves
1 teaspoon Dried Basil Leaves
1 (14 ounces) jar Spaghetti Sauce
1 (14 ounces) can Diced Tomatoes, drained
2 ounces Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 tablespoons grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese
1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite size pieces

 
Preparation:

1. Turn the oven to 375 degrees and preheat.

2. Cook the pasta until almost al dente and add the spinach during the last minute of boiling.

3. Add the chicken and basil to a skillet and sauté for 3 minutes.

4. Add the tomatoes and sauce and bring the mixture to a boil.

5. Simmer until the chicken is done which takes about 3 minutes.

6. Add the cream cheese and pasta/spinach mixture and stir until the cheese melts.

7. Add the chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of mozzarella and toss.

8. Spoon into 2 quart baking dish.

9. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.

10. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.

11. Bake 3 additional minutes and serve.

 



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