3 Cheese Chicken Penne

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs, pre-cooked
  • 16 oz. box of penne
  • 15 oz. jar Alfredo sauce or my homemade Creamy Alfredo Sauce
  • 8 oz. of grated Italian cheeses, mozzarella, parmesan, provolone
  • 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tbs. basil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

If you have uncooked chicken, you may grill, broil or boil it.
When cooked, debone and remove skin.
Chop chicken into 1 inch pieces and set aside.
Chop tomatoes, add EVOO, garlic and basil to make bruschetta, set aside.
Cook penne per directions on the box.
Layer 1/2 the pasta, 1/2 Alfredo sauce, 1/2 bruschetta and 1/2 chicken in a 2 1/2 qt. casserole dish, then repeat for 2nd layer. Mix well and top with the Italian cheeses.
Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

 

 

Creamy Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

1 (8oz.) package of cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 cup milk

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat, add cubed cream cheese and stir until melted. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly.
Add grated parmesan cheese and mix well. Stir until thickened, it takes about 5 minutes.