Creamy Skinny Pasta Casserole Recipe

Name: Creamy Skinny Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked whole wheat penne pasta; 1 pound lean ground chicken; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; Optional: Minced fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

12 ounces uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
1 pound lean ground chicken
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water; return all to pot.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble chicken with onion, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and remaining seasonings over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Add to pasta; toss to combine. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3
Mix cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and remaining garlic powder. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls over pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
4
Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and pepper flakes.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces uncooked whole wheat penne pasta, 1 pound lean ground chicken, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided, and more.

Yes, Creamy Skinny Pasta 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.

Creamy Skinny Pasta Casserole

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