Chicken Penne Casserole
This is my family's favorite casserole recipe. I make it every week or two and we never tire of it. I like that I can clean my kitchen and then relax while it bakes. It won't disappoint!
This is my family's favorite casserole recipe. I make it every week or two and we never tire of it. I like that I can clean my kitchen and then relax while it bakes. It won't disappoint!
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup each chopped onion green pepper and sweet red pepper
- 1 teaspoon each dried basil oregano and parsley flakes
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated romano cheese
- Carbohydrate 4.6104102063701 g
- Cholesterol 296.104416775 mg
- Fat 50.4340289583679 g
- Fiber 0.797789575916048 g
- Protein 74.8606776758015 g
- Saturated Fat 16.2005638416563 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (391g)
- Sodium 611.414151206492 mg
- Sugar 3.81262063045406 g
- Trans Fat 4.25658142940182 g
- Calories 786 calories
Step-by-step
- In a large saucepan, saute the chicken, onion, peppers and seasonings in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, process tomatoes and tomato paste in a blender; add to chicken mixture. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Spoon half of the mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheeses. Repeat layers.
- Cover and bake at 350degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.
I'm a busy mom of two young children, and I'm always looking for easy and delicious recipes that I can make for my family. This Chicken Penne Casserole is one of my favorites because it's so simple to prepare and it's always a hit with my kids.
The best thing about this casserole is that you can customize it to your own liking. For example, if you don't have any chicken on hand, you can substitute ground beef or turkey. And if you don't have any penne pasta, you can use any other type of pasta that you have on hand. I also like to add a variety of vegetables to my casserole, such as chopped carrots, celery, or zucchini. And if you like a little bit of spice, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
This casserole is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. If you have any roasted or grilled chicken, you can simply shred it and add it to the casserole. And if you have any leftover pasta, you can also add that to the casserole. This is a great way to save time and money, and it's also a delicious way to use up leftovers.
I hope you enjoy this Chicken Penne Casserole as much as my family does. It's a simple and delicious recipe that's perfect for any occasion.
