Chicken Penne Casserole
Description
Casserole dishes are so easy to make and this one won't disappoint! Yummy chicken, penne pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and sweet red pepper make this a delicious dish, especially when topped with two different cheeses!
Ingredients
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 c. each chopped onion, chopped green pepper and chopped sweet red pepper
1 t. each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
1 T. canola or olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 c. uncooked penne pasta
14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 T. tomato paste
3/4 c. chicken broth
8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. grated Romano cheese
Directions
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In a large saucepan, saute chicken, onion, peppers and seasonings in oil until chicken is no longer pink; add garlic; cook 1 minute.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
Meanwhile, process tomatoes and tomato paste in a blender. Add this to the 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 the chicken mixture.
Spoon half of the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheeses. Repeat layers.
Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.