Best Cheesy Penne Pasta Bake Recipes

CHEESY CHICKEN & MUSHROOM PENNE PASTA BAKE

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How cheesy is this chicken and mushroom penne pasta bake? Three-cheese cheesy-with Neufchatel, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Don't expect leftovers!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1-1/2 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, well drained
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 375ºF.
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken, mushrooms and basil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. or until chicken is lightly browned. Stir in pasta sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir until melted.
Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture with 1/2 cup mozzarella; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish 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 460, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 880 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 45 g

CHEESY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

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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!

Provided by Ms. Delaney

Categories Penne

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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.
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.
Bake 20 minutes; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 minutes or until mozzarella is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 1113.1, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 15.2, Protein 39.6

CHEESY PENNE PASTA BAKE

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This is my first recipe on here, enjoy!!!

Provided by Somayah Anderson @Somayah

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 box(es) penne pasta
2 pound(s) any boneless, skinless chicken (i used thigh)
1 pound(s) sliced mushrooms
- season salt & pepper to taste
4 tablespoon(s) butter
1 - onion-finely chopped
8 - cloves of garlic-minced/grated
2 tablespoon(s) flour
2 cup(s) whole milk
2 cup(s) chicken stock
4 cup(s) shredded mozzerella
2 cup(s) parmesan cheese
1 package(s) cream cheese, room temperature
1 jar(s) artichokes (i used the marinated kind)
- paprika, oregano, fresh basil & parsley, to your preference.

Steps:

cook pasta, place in baking dish olive oil in pan, cook onion, 2 cloves of garlic, season salt, pepper, smoked paprika. Add onions, mushrooms, 2 more garlic. set aside when done.
put butter in pan, melt, add rest of garlic. Add Flour Add herbs Add milk & broth, cook until thickened slightly. Add half of parmesan & mozzerella cheeses
Put chicken mixture back on flame, and throw in chunks of softened room temperature cream cheese until all is in there, stir until melted and creamy. Add in artichokes. Add cheese sauce into noodles, stir. Add chicken mix, stir top with more paprika, and remaining cheese Bake at 350, 20-25 minutes.