Three Cheese Chicken Penne

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Delicious Three Cheese Chicken Penne pasta recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups penne pasta
	1 package fresh spinach
	1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite size pieces
	1 teaspoon dried basil
	1 cup pasta sauce
	2 ounces Neufchatel cheese
	1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
	2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

650

Sugar

10g

Fat

27g

Three Cheese Chicken Penne pasta is a delicious dish that provides a balance of pasta, protein, and veggies. The chicken provides protein, spinach provides nutrients, and the three types of cheese add flavor and texture. This dish is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. It's a perfect meal option for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend. The creamy pasta sauce combined with tender pieces of chicken make this recipe a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute of the pasta cooking time; drain well.
2.	Mix chicken and basil; cook and stir in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. or until chicken is browned.
3.	Add pasta sauce and Neufchatel; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until Neufchatel is melted and mixture is well blended.
4.	Stir in pasta and spinach; top with cheeses. Cover; let stand 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

PROS

This dish is delicious and cheesy making it a great comfort food.

It’s easy to make and is a one-pot meal.

It’s a great way to sneak in veggies for picky eaters.

CONS

This pasta dish is high in calories, fat, and sodium.

It is not a good option for those with lactose intolerance or those on a low-fat or low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach in this pasta dish provides vitamins and minerals, helps with satiety, and supports eye and bone health. Chicken provides protein needed for growth and repair in our bodies. Pasta provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy.