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Menu Planner Menu Planner   CHICKEN, PENNE, SPINACH, & 3 CHEESES  

 
INGREDIENTS

1 tsp. olive oil
  nonfat cooking spray
3 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) carton 2% low-fat cottage cheese
4 cups hot cooked penne (about 8 ounces uncooked tube-shaped pasta)
2 cups shredded roasted skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
½ cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1 can (10.75 ounce) condensed reduced-fat, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup, undiluted
RECIPE

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  • Add mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté 4 minutes or until tender.
  • Add spinach, oregano, and black pepper. Sauté 3 minutes or just until spinach wilts.
  • Place cottage cheese in a food processor; process until very smooth.
  • Combine spinach mixture, cottage cheese, pasta, chicken, ¾ cup cheddar cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, milk, and soup in a large bowl.
  • Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle with remaining ¼  cup cheddar cheese and remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.
 

SERVING SUGGESTION

SERVING SIZE:
1 cup 

NUMBER OF SERVINGS:
 8

NUTRITION FACTS
 
Calories  345

Total Fat 10 g

Sodium 532 mg

Total Carbohydrates 33 g

Fiber 2 g

Protein 32 g
 

This information is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the advice of your physician. If you have any medical concerns or issues, contact your physician.