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

jabir agha
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Deen Waaga
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Frederick Essien
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Ahmed Abdi
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. I love that I can use different types of cheese to create different flavor combinations.


Shari Hashibira
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


mdazazulhaque
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Gwion Trigg
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Waleedwaleedwaleed Satti
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Overall, this is a good recipe. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Adam Gonzalez
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This recipe is a bit bland. I had to add a lot of extra seasoning to make it taste good.


Bukhtar Baloch
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce turned out grainy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Bholex Dee
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This dish is a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce is very heavy and the cheese is overpowering.


Zachery Bulley
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Ponthias Ndambi
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This is my go-to recipe for when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


adekunle ayodele
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jesmin Begum
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I love that I can use different types of cheese to create different flavor combinations.


Eleno Valles
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The cheese sauce was rich and creamy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


sondra joiner
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over penne pasta, and it was a perfect comfort food meal.