NIF'S BAKED PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND CHICKEN

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Yum! This creamy casserole is delicious and very easy to make. Don't like shrimp or chicken? Just double up on the other one. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb pasta, cooked al dente (I use penne or rotini Smart Pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 cup mushroom, sliced
8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, strained with a little bit of juice left in the can
1 1/2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper, crushed (add more if you like heat)
salt and pepper
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed.
  • Heat olive oil over medium high heat in large frying pan. Add onion, garlic, chicken and Italian seasoning. Saute for 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add mushrooms and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add shrimp, tomatoes, ricotta, chili peppers and salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it heats through and shrimp is just pink. Stir in pasta.
  • Pour mixture into 2 quart casserole dish. Top with cheddar and parmesan.
  • Bake uncovered at 350F for 30 minutes, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.6, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 106.8, Sodium 360.6, Carbohydrate 62.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 35.5

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