Three Cheese Chicken Penne

Name: Three Cheese Chicken Penne
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups penne pasta; 1 (9 ounce) package fresh spinach; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 cup pasta sauce; 1 (14.5 ounce) can RED GOLD(R) Diced Tomatoes, drained; 2 ounces Neufchatel cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Rating: 4.7 stars

20 Ratings
17 Reviews
11 Photos

Savory chicken, fresh spinach, penne pasta, basil and creamy cheeses are baked together in this simple and fresh chicken dish. Serve with a salad and warm bread for an easy weeknight meal!

By Red Gold

Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Max Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 ½ cups penne pasta
1 (9 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup pasta sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can RED GOLD(R) Diced Tomatoes, drained
2 ounces Neufchatel cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook pasta as directed on package and add spinach during the last minute of cooking time. Drain after cooking.

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Step 2

Cook and stir chicken and basil in a large skillet, sprayed with cook spray, on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and Red Gold Diced Tomatoes; bring to a boil. Simmer on low for 3 minutes or until chicken is done.
Step 3

Stir in Neufchatel cheese, pasta mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes and then top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake an additional 3 minutes or until cheese are melted.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

449 calories; 14.7 g total fat; 101 mg cholesterol; 822 mg sodium. 36.6 g carbohydrates; 42.1 g protein; Full Nutrition

Reviews (17)

Most helpful positive review

Scuba_SteveFan

05/13/2016

It tasted like the eloquent pineapple of the Caribbean. My mouth watered as I slowly bit into the moist marinated chicken. My heart skipped a beat as the warmth encompassed my body. The succulent dish gave me a revelation of what true cooking is. Read More

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(3)

Most helpful critical review

mindmom

04/20/2017

Sorry but we did not care for this recipe. It was bland and dry with soggy noodles (they were al dente when they went in the oven) Read More

20 Ratings

5 star values: 17
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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Scuba_SteveFan

05/13/2016

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(3)

Scuba_SteveFan

05/13/2016

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JamieFrazier

05/10/2016

I absolutely loved this recipe. The only thing I did differently was season the chicken with garlic and herb/ seasoned salt to make it more flavorful. My husband LOVES it. Thank you!!!! Read More

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newtx3

03/21/2016

Great as written! I stuck to the recipe as much as possible but needed to sub about 1/3 C sour cream instead of the Neufchâtel. I also used fresh basil (3 Tbsp chopped) instead of dried added just before baking. I covered the dish for the 20 min baking time then uncovered for the added cheese. Hubby needed red pepper flakes but he spices everything. It was a nice way to get him to eat spinach. Read More

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Nadia Brundage

09/05/2017

I did pretty much what the recipe called for but I used rotisserie chicken. It seemed to come out more juicy. It was a pleasant dish. My family seemed to really enjoy it. Read More

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(1)

Thomas Redgrift

05/07/2016

Excellent meal! Very easy to make and the family loved it.... Read More

Amanda Krejchik

01/17/2017

This was a definite hit with my entire family! I made a double batch and froze half for another meal. My kids all loved it and had at least two helpings each. Read More

George Usher

04/12/2016

Easy dish to make with a gourmet taste and presentation! Says it feed 4...more like 6-7 people. Read More

Sourgirl

02/23/2016

Delish filling and yields more than 4 servings. Read More

tayta

08/07/2019

My family loved it! This dish will be added to our list of favs!! Read More

mindmom

04/20/2017

Sorry but we did not care for this recipe. It was bland and dry with soggy noodles (they were al dente when they went in the oven) Read More

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Nutritional Information

Three Cheese Chicken Penne

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 449

% Daily Value *

total fat: 23 %

saturated fat:

cholesterol: 34 %

sodium: 33 %

potassium: 24 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

fiber: 20 %

sugar:

protein: 84 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Scuba_SteveFan

05/13/2016

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Scuba_SteveFan

05/13/2016

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JamieFrazier

05/10/2016

I absolutely loved this recipe. The only thing I did differently was season the chicken with garlic and herb/ seasoned salt to make it more flavorful. My husband LOVES it. Thank you!!!!

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newtx3

03/21/2016

Helpful

(1)

Nadia Brundage

09/05/2017

I did pretty much what the recipe called for but I used rotisserie chicken. It seemed to come out more juicy. It was a pleasant dish. My family seemed to really enjoy it.

Helpful

(1)

Thomas Redgrift

05/07/2016

Excellent meal! Very easy to make and the family loved it....

Amanda Krejchik

01/17/2017

This was a definite hit with my entire family! I made a double batch and froze half for another meal. My kids all loved it and had at least two helpings each.

George Usher