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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (946g) Recipe makes 2 servings
Calories 1038
Calories from Fat 279		(26%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 31.1g	47%
	Saturated Fat 14.2g	71%
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
	Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 201mg		67%
Sodium 2283mg		95%
Potassium 2949mg		84%
Total Carbohydrate 107.0g		35%
	Dietary Fiber 15.4g	61%
	Sugars 28.1g
Protein 85.0g		170%
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Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

Recipe #397879 | 45 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: iewe
Nov 5, 2009

Another quick pasta recipe to throw together. For even healthier meal, use whole grain pasta, and reduced fat cheese. (or, be like me and add more cheese for a not as healthy meal!)

SERVES 2 -4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 (9 ounce) package 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

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 1 minute
2
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.
3
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.
4
Bake 20 minute Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.