Chicken Penne Casserole

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 tbsp. canola oil
  • 1-pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add chicken, onion, peppers and seasonings; saute until chicken is no longer pink; add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
  • In a blender, pulse tomatoes and tomato paste, covered, until blended; add to chicken mixture.
  • Stir in broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat; cover and simmer until slightly thickened, 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Toss pasta with chicken mixture.
  • Spoon half of the mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with half of the cheeses; repeat layers.
  • Cover with aluminum foil, place in pre-heated oven and bake 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, uncover; bake until heated through; 15 – 20 minutes longer.
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