Chicken Pasta Bake
Minutes Prep time: 15
Minutes Total time: 55
Servings: 6
Difficulty: easy
Minutes Prep time: 15
Minutes Total time: 55
Servings: 6
Difficulty: easy
PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
8 ounces dry penne pasta, uncooked
1 can (24 oz each) Hunt's® Traditional Pasta Sauce, divided
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided (2 cups = 8 oz)
18 frozen Banquet® Chicken Breast Nuggets
Nutrition information
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 331 mg | 33% |
Carbohydrate | 50 g | 17% |
Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% |
Total Fat | 14 g | 21% |
Iron | 3 mg | 14% |
Calories | 414 kcal | 21% |
Sodium | 939 mg | 39% |
Protein | 21 g | 43% |
Saturated Fat | 5 g | 25% |
Sugars | 6 g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 3 mg | 5% |
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and return pasta to saucepan.
Set aside 1/2 cup pasta sauce. Add remaining sauce and 1 cup cheese to cooked pasta. Stir to combine; place mixture in prepared dish.
Arrange frozen chicken nuggets on pasta mixture; top with reserved sauce and remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until cheese melts and chicken is hot.
Six frozen Banquet® Chicken Breast Strips may be substituted for the chicken nuggets, if desired.
Chicken Pasta Bake