This baked chicken pasta casserole reminds me of a “Ziti” dish my mom used to make, but I like it better. Sorry, Mom!
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Pregnant Recipe #3: Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake
HEAT oven to 375ºF.
COOK pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water the last minute.
COOK and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in cream cheese.
DRAIN pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole or 8-inch square baking dish.
BAKE 20 min. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min.
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{photo and recipe from kraftfoods.com}
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OH my gosh I got this in my emails and my mouth is watering. i so wish I had these when I was pregnant.
BUT I can certainly make them now. Spinach Chicken all yummy
Thanks for sharing this email and recipe with us. I have loved your pregnancy recipes, I can’t wait to try them.
Wow, this looks delish- I’ll have to give it a try soon.
We tried this about a month ago and really liked it. My husband especially thought it was sooooo delicious! Thanks for sharing.