Pasta Bravo: Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Pasta Bravo: Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 16 ounces penne pasta (or substitute similar pasta of your choice); 15 ounces ricotta cheese (I use part skim); 26 ounces pasta sauce (use your favorite. I love Vodka Sauce with this recipe); 2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped (I usually use rotisserie from store for convenience, unless I've planned ahead); 2 cups mozzarella cheese (or blend ( wonderful with the pre-shredded Italian Mix with Mozzerella, fontina, romano, parmesan, a); 3 ounces black olives, sliced; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (preferably fresh grated, not canned); 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (fresh are perfect, but canned are fine)

Servings: persons

1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
16 ounces penne pasta (or substitute similar pasta of your choice)
15 ounces ricotta cheese (I use part skim)
26 ounces pasta sauce (use your favorite. I love Vodka Sauce with this recipe)
2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped (I usually use rotisserie from store for convenience, unless I've planned ahead)
2 cups mozzarella cheese (or blend ( wonderful with the pre-shredded Italian Mix with Mozzerella, fontina, romano, parmesan, a)
3 ounces black olives, sliced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (preferably fresh grated, not canned)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (fresh are perfect, but canned are fine)

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Saute chopped onions, peppers and garlic in olive oil, about 5 minutes over medium heat. Add mushrooms and continue to saute until mushrooms begin to soften, about 4 minutes more.
3
While the veggies are cooking, put pasta in a large pot of boiling water and cook until al dente. (still firm to the bite) WARNING: They will continue to cook and absorb the sauce in the oven, so do not overcook here. The package directions should give instructions for al dente cooking times, but for my penne, it's usually about 9 minutes. When they are finished, drain well and return to pan. Mix in ricotta and mozzerella cheeses.
4
When the veggies are softened, add the pasta sauce and stir well. Add the chicken and black olives.
5
Hopefully you really used a Large Pot for your pasta, because I find it easiest to mix everything in there before assembling. Add pasta/chicken mix to pasta/cheese mix and stir gently until well blended.
6
Pour all into shallow backing dish (a 9x13 will work, I use a similar sized oval baking dish). By keeping it shallow, you'll be sure to get a nice crust.
7
Sprinkle bread crumbs over top, followed by parmesan. I like to spray a little cooking spray on it to help give nice browning. (You could pour a little melted butter, but the Pam does the trick and saves calories to enjoy for the pasta!).
8
Place in preheated oven and bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and browned on top.
9
Let it sit a few minutes before serving (to allow the cheeses to firm a little and because it is TOO HOT to eat just out of the oven.
10
Enjoy!

1748

kcal

Calories

Fat

251

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, chopped, 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta Bravo: Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake 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.

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Pasta Bravo: Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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