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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (411g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 479
Calories from Fat 111		(23%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 12.3g	18%
	Saturated Fat 5.0g	25%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 90mg		30%
Sodium 1113mg		46%
Potassium 1163mg		33%
Total Carbohydrate 52.6g		17%
	Dietary Fiber 6.3g	25%
	Sugars 15.2g
Protein 39.6g		79%
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Cheesy Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

Recipe #397844 | 35 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: delainey
Nov 5, 2009

I am always looking for simple yet filling casserole type recipes to fix for busy weeknights. I found this recipe at our local grocery store. Delicious and very easy to make!

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta as directed on package. Cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium high heat 3 minutes. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 minutes or until chicken done.
2
Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozarella. Spoon into 2 qt casserole or 8 inch square baking dish.
3
Bake 20 minutes; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 minutes or until mozzarella is melted.