Low-Fat Spinach, Pasta And Chicken Casserole - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1o oz. uncooked pasta (shells, mostaccioli, etc.)
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
vegetable cooking spray
2 tsp. cooking oil
2/3 c. chopped onion
2 large cloves garlic (minced)
1 lb. boned, skinned chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans tomatoes, coarsely chopped (undrained)
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 c. Healthy Choice tomato sauce
1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms
1 1/4 tsp. dried whole basil
3/4 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
2 c. low-fat Mozzarella cheese
Preparation
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Cook pasta of your choice according to package directions and drain.
Place spinach on paper towels, squeeze out excess liquid. Coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; and oil and place over medium-high heat until hot.
Add onion and garlic; saute until tender.
Add chicken and cook until chicken loses its pinkish color, stirring constantly.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and tomato sauce.
Add next 5 ingredients; bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, continue to stir.
Combine pasta, spinach, chicken mixture and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
Add 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese.
Stir well.
Spoon into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Yields about 8 (1 1/2 cup) servings.
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