Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups multigrain penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 (283 g) package fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce, jarred
• 1 2/3 cups diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 cup light cream cheese spread
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons grated lowfat parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   HEAT oven to 375ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water during the last 1 min of cooking.

2. 2

   MEANWHILE, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken and basil; cook 3 minute or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add pasta sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 minute or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in cream cheese spread until melted.

3. 3

   DRAIN pasta and spinach; return to same saucepan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon into 2-L or 8-inch square baking dish.

4. 4

   BAKE 20 minute or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Bake 3 minute or until cheese is melted.