Best 8 Three Cheese Chicken Penne Recipes

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Are you a foodie longing for a delightful pasta dish that combines the exquisite flavors of three distinct cheeses, succulent chicken, and tender penne in a harmonious culinary creation? Look no further! Today, we embark on a culinary adventure to discover the most delectable "Three Cheese Chicken Penne" recipe. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll be able to prepare this remarkable dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. So, let's dive into the world of cheese, chicken, and pasta, and uncover the secrets to crafting the perfect "Three Cheese Chicken Penne" that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

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THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE



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Chunks of chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with basil and fresh spinach are baked with multi-grain penne pasta and topped with cheese.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 43m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 ounces PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel cheese, cubed
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
2 tablespoons KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Stir in Neufchatel.
  • Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; pour into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1004 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE



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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!

Provided by Red Gold

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     RED GOLD®, Inc.

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 821.6 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE FLORENTINE



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Make and share this Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon olive oil
cooking spray
3 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) carton 2% fat cottage cheese
4 cups hot cooked penne (about 8 ounces uncooked tube-shaped pasta)
2 cups shredded shredded cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  • Add mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper; sauté 4 minutes or until tender.
  • Add spinach, oregano, and black pepper; sauté 3 minutes or just until spinach wilts.
  • Place cottage cheese in a food processor and process until very smooth.
  • Combine spinach mixture, cottage cheese, pasta, chicken, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, milk, and soup in a large bowl.
  • Place mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 45.1, Sodium 413.3, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 27.3

KRAFT'S THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE



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I got this recipe from Kraft's Family and Food Cookbook. Nutritional Information:(2 cups each) Calories:460, Fat:14g, Sat Fat:6g, Chol:90mg, Sodium:910mg, Carbs:40g, Fiber:7g, Sugar:8g, Protein:45g, Vit A:140%, Vit C:40%, Calcium:60%, Iron:30%

Provided by Krystal McDow

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
9 oz fresh spinach leaves
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp dried basil leaves
14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
14 oz jar spaghetti sauce
2 oz philadelphia neufchatel cheese, cubed
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
  • 3. Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in Neufchatel
  • 4. Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; pour into 2-qt casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • 5. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 minutes or until mozzarella is melted.

APPLEBEE'S THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE



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This came from Restaurant Favorites Homemade: Eatting Your Favorites At Half The Cost. I haven't tried this, just posting for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chicken breasts
1/3 cup Italian dressing
3 cups penne pasta
15 ounces alfredo sauce
8 ounces italian shredded cheese
4 tomatoes
1 teaspoon basil
2 garlic cloves
6 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Chop chicken and marinate in italian dressing for 30 minutes.
  • Chop tomatoes, add oil, basil and garlic then set aside.
  • Cook penne as directed.
  • Grill chicken.
  • Pour alfedo over pasta.
  • Add layer of chicken.
  • Add layer of shredded cheese.
  • Microwave until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with garlic bread.

KRAFT THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE



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Make and share this Kraft Three Cheese Chicken Penne recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pixies Kitchen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 43m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups penne pasta, multigrain, uncooked
9 ounces 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
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 1 minute.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • BAKE 20 minute Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 minute.

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE FLORENTINE



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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon olive oil
Cooking spray
3 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (16-ounce) carton 2% low-fat cottage cheese
4 cups hot cooked penne (about 8 ounces uncooked tube-shaped pasta)
2 cups shredded roasted skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed reduced-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, oregano, and black pepper; sauté 3 minutes or just until spinach wilts. Place cottage cheese in a food processor; process until very smooth. Combine spinach mixture, cottage cheese, pasta, chicken, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, milk, and soup in a large bowl. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 cup) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 345(25% from fat); FAT 9.7g (sat 5.1g,mono 3.1g,poly 1g); PROTEIN 31.7g; CHOLESTEROL 56mg; CALCIUM 275mg; SODIUM 532mg; FIBER 2.1g; IRON 2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 32.9g

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE



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Delicious pasta bake that kids love and a sneaky way to get them to eat spinach.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Casseroles

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 c penne pasta
1 c chopped fresh spinach
1 lb chicken breasts boneless and skinless cut into cubes
2 Tbsp fresh basil minced
3 clove garlic minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes drained
1 jar(s) spaghetti sauce
4 oz cream cheese cubed
2 c mozzarella cheese divided
1/4 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven 375 degrees
  • 2. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente adding the spinach for the last minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • 3. Add oil to saucepan and add chicken, garlic and basil. Cook until chicken is almost done. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce. Add the cream cheese and cook until cheese is melted. Add pasta and spinach mixture with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • 4. Place in a sprayed casserole pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Add the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese and bake until cheese is melted.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh chicken, flavorful cheeses, and a rich, creamy sauce will make all the difference.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Cook it until it is just cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot to make the sauce. This will help to prevent the sauce from scorching.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce and cook it until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Don't forget to season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Three-cheese chicken penne is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a restaurant-quality three-cheese chicken penne at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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