Three Cheese Chicken Penne

Savory chicken, fresh spinach, penne pasta, basil and creamy cheeses are baked together in this simple and fresh chicken dish. Serve with a salad and warm bread for an easy weeknight meal!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 ounces Neufchatel cheese
• 1 cup pasta sauce
• 1 ½ cups penne pasta
• 1 (9 ounce) package fresh spinach
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can RED GOLD® Diced Tomatoes, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook pasta as directed on package and add spinach during the last minute of cooking time. Drain after cooking.

Step 2

Cook and stir chicken and basil in a large skillet, sprayed with cook spray, on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and Red Gold Diced Tomatoes; bring to a boil. Simmer on low for 3 minutes or until chicken is done.

Step 3

Stir in Neufchatel cheese, pasta mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes and then top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake an additional 3 minutes or until cheese are melted.