Easy Spinach and Chicken Pasta
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Easy Spinach and Chicken Pasta
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Ingredients
- 8ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- 1tablepsoon olive oil
- 1pound bonelessskinless chicken breast, cooked and cubed
- 1/4teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 128 ounce jar low-sodium spaghetti sauce
- 114 ounce can unsalted petite diced tomatoesdrained
- 3ounces low-fat or fat-free cream cheese
- 2cups fresh baby spinach
- 1cup reduced-fatshredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Pour into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- 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.
- Cut cream cheese into small chunks. Add to chicken and tomato sauce mixture.
- Simmer until cream cheese is melted. Stir in spinach. Cook another 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is slightly wilted.
- 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.
- Bake, uncovered for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
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