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Baked cheesy pasta casserole with golden melted cheese in a white baking dish.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Mix the cooked pasta with marinara sauce and place in a baking dish.
  4. Top with cooked chicken and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or bake immediately at 375°F for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

You can substitute the chicken with ground beef or turkey if preferred.

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