THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE
Serve our Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake and savor the compliments! With spinach, basil and three types of cheese, this chicken pasta bake can't be beat!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375ºF.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
- Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. Stir in tomatoes and pasta sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until completely melted.
- Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; spoon into 2-qt. casserole 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 480, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 44 g
CHEDDAR CHEESE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE
A creamy, cheesy plateful of delicious comfort to delight your taste buds! Indulge yourself.
Provided by Heather T.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Toss in chicken, onion powder, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Whisk chicken broth and flour together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over the chicken in the skillet. Add half the Cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, cream, butter, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; stir to combine. Continue stirring over medium heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Stir cooked pasta into skillet.
- Pour chicken-pasta mixture into a glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 805.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
THREE-CHEESE PASTA BAKE
This delicious variation on traditional macaroni and cheese is easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight family dinners and weekend entertaining alike. Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or sausage to the pasta bake and serve with a green salad and fresh vegetables for a hearty, well-rounded meal.
Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare ziti according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
- Stir together Alfredo sauce and sour cream; toss with ziti until evenly coated. Spoon half of mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- Stir together ricotta cheese and next 3 ingredients; spread evenly over pasta mixture in baking dish. Spoon remaining pasta mixture evenly over ricotta cheese layer; sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Note: For testing purposes only, we used Buitoni Refrigerated Alfredo Sauce.
THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM BAKED PASTA WITH PANCETTA
Penne pasta baked with cremini mushrooms, chicken, pancetta and three cheeses: fontina, mozzarella and Parmesan.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Add the mushrooms to the pancetta drippings and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the pancetta.
- Cook the penne in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl.
- Add the marinara, chicken, the fontina and half of the Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta stand about 10 minutes before serving.
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THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN BAKE
This is a hearty, comforting casserole that's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and interesting colors ensures I come home with an empty dish! -Vicki Raatz, Waterloo, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, pimientos and basil; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the noodles, chicken and cheeses; add mushroom sauce and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake 15 minutes longer or until browned. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts :
CHICKEN PASTA BAKE
Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
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