Three Cheese Chicken Penne Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Three Cheese Chicken Penne Recipe

Ingredients

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

Tips

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Three Cheese Chicken Penne Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 449.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 42.1g 84%

Carbohydrates: 36.6g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.9g 20%

Sugars: 9.7g

Fat: 14.7g 23%

Saturated Fat: 7g 35%

Cholesterol: 101.5mg 34%

Vitamin A Iu: 6629.3IU 133%

Niacin Equivalents: 23mg 177%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 49%

Vitamin C: 19.4mg 32%

Folate: 140.3mcg 35%

Calcium: 361.3mg 36%

Iron: 4.1mg 23%

Magnesium: 109.8mg 39%

Potassium: 868.7mg 24%

Sodium: 821.6mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 132.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.