Monday, September 5, 2011

Three Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake

I got this from my friend Terra's blog.  Quick and easy pasta dinner!



Three Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake

3 c. uncooked ziti (I used penne)
1/4 kg spinach leaves
1 lb. of chicken, cut into pieces
1/2 t. each of oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, garlic powder
3 diced tomatoes
2 oz. cream cheese
2 T. parmesan cheese (you can substitute cheddar)
1/2 c. mozzarella
2 boxes tomato puree
1/4 c. bacon bits (optional)
oil

Cook pasta according to package directions.  One minute before it’s done, add spinach leaves.  Drain.

Heat oil in a skillet. Add chicken and all seasoning and saute in skillet until done. Add tomato puree and tomatoes, bring to a boil.  Simmer 3 mins.  Stir in cream cheese.  Toss in spinach and pasta.  Toss in 1/2 c. mozzarella. Pack into baking dish.  Bake 20 minutes.  Remove and sprinkle with parmesan and remaining mozzarella.  Bake at 375/180, covered lightly for 15 minutes.  Remove foil for the last five minutes. 


2 comments:

  1. Question on this Three Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake... how much is a 'box' of tomato puree?

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  2. I'm referring to the boxes you typically find in Indian markets, about the size of a juice box, and I'd guess contain 1/3-1/2 c. each of tomato sauce. Hope that helps! :)

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