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Skillet Noodle Pie

November 9, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This Skillet Noodle Pie will quickly become a new family favorite.  It has all the traditional flavors of a pot pie but comes together in a fraction of the time.


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8 1 1/2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 10 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon low sodium
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 4 ounces fat free cream cheese
  • 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 pound chicken breast diced and cooked (about 2 cups)
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  1. Start a large pot of water to boil. Once boiling add pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
  3. Add flour until combined and then add 1 cup of water, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, and black pepper
  4. Once combined add milk and cream cheese. Stir to combine
  5. Add mixed vegetables and cooked chicken, and stir to combine
  6. Last add pasta to the chicken and vegetable mixture. Once everything is combined and hot it is ready to serve.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, kid friendly, main dish, noodle, protein

Cheesy Chicken Pasta

August 29, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This Cheesy Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for both kids and adults! Bonus its super easy to make by throwing everything in the slow cooker!


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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings
12
Servings
12
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta dry
  • 10.75 ounces cream of chicken soup reduced sodium
  • 10.75 ounces cream of mushroom soup reduced sodium
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 red bell peper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • 4 ounces canned sliced mushrooms drained
  • 2 cups chicken breast chopped
  • 2 cups reduced fat shredded cheese
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  1. Boil pasta in water for 5 minutes. Drain and place in slow cooker.
  2. Place all other ingredients in slow cooker. Combine well.
  3. Cook on Low for 2-3 hours. Stir before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, kid friendly, pasta, Slow Cooker

Eggplant Delight

June 2, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

This Italian inspired Eggplant pasta is a delicious and easy way to go meatless.

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Ingredients
  • 1 medium eggplant 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta cooked
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1 medium zucchini squash sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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  1. Clean your preparation area and wash hands
  2. Preheat oven to 400⁰ F.
  3. Spread 1 tablespoon of olive oil across the bottom of a lined baking sheet and arrange sliced eggplant.
  4. Bake eggplant for 20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
  5. While eggplant bakes, place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1tbs olive oil. Add the sliced mushrooms, diced shallot, sliced zucchini, and minced garlic into skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add water and lemon juice and cook for 4 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, parsley flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Add roasted eggplant and cook until all veggies are tender; about 5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and serve over cooked whole wheat penne pasta.
Recipe Notes

Eggplant Delight Nutrition Facts Serving size (437g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 320 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 320 mg 14 % Total Carbohydrate 60 g 22 % Dietary Fiber 6 g 21 % Total Sugars 11 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 12 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 78 mg 6 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 1145 mg 25 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: eggplant, Heart Healthy, main dish, pasta, vegetable, Vegetarian

Spinach Pasta Toss

December 13, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Try this simple and easy spinach pasta toss for your Dinner Tonight! With 5 ingredients this dish will come together quickly!Spinach Pasta Toss recipe plated on a blue plate


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Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce Italian-style diced tomatoes unsalted
  • 2 cups whole wheat penne pasta dry
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, reduced fat
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  1. Bring tomatoes, pasta and water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir.
  2. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes or just until pasta is tender.
  3. Add ½ of spinach; simmer, covered 2 minutes or until wilted. Stir.
  4. Repeat until remaining spinach is added.
  5. Serve topped with cheese.
  6. For a spicier dish, add ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes with the tomatoes.
Recipe Notes

Spinach Pasta Toss Nutrition Facts Serving size (176g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 180 % Daily Value Total Fat 4 g 5 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 150 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 29 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 10 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 314 mg 25 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 319 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: five, Heart Healthy, main dish, pasta, spinach, Vegetarian

Easy Spinach and Chicken Pasta

November 16, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Easy Spinach and Chicken Pasta is a quick and healthy meal that will be sure to satisfy everyone at your table! Try out this recipe and our many others!

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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 tablepsoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 28 ounce jar low-sodium spaghetti sauce
  • 1 14 ounce can unsalted petite diced tomatoes drained
  • 3 ounces low-fat or fat-free cream cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, Italian seasoning, half of the spaghetti sauce and the drained tomatoes. Let simmer 2-3 minutes.
  3. Cut cream cheese into small chunks. Add to chicken and tomato sauce mixture.
  4. Simmer until cream cheese is melted. Stir in spinach. Cook another 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is slightly wilted.
  5. Pour chicken and tomato sauce mixture over pasta, mix well. Top with one cup of the shredded mozzarella. Top with the remaining spaghetti sauce, and remaining mozzarella.
  6. Bake, uncovered for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, leftovers, pasta, protein, spinach

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