Chicken Penne Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken Penne Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated romano cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated romano cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Saute the chicken, onion, peppers, garlic and seasonings in oil until chicken is no longer pink.
3
Combine tomatoes and tomato paste.
4
Add to chicken mixture.
5
Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
7
Drain pasta and toss with chicken mixture.
8
Spoon half of the chicken mixture into a greased baking dish.
9
Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Romano cheeses.
10
Repeat layers.
11
Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
12
Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Penne Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Penne Casserole

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