Chicken Penne Pasta With Pink Sauce
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: The Casserole Queens Cookbook
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Casserole, Chicken, Main Dish
Ingredients
- 6 ounces dry penne pasta
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup coarsely chopped prosciutto
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 x 1/4 inch strips
- 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1x 1/4 inch strips
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1 (15 ounce) jar marinara sauce (or homemade)
- 1 (10 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
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Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain well.
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Return the pasta to the pot and set aside.
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Coat the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Place the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350°oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
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Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken cool.
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When it is cool enough to handle, dice the chicken and set aside.
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Coat a 9 × 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
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In a large skillet over med-high heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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Add the cooked chicken and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
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Add the prosciutto, green and yellow peppers, capers, and basil.
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Cooks, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until the peppers just start to soften.
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Add the chicken mixture to the reserved penne and mix well.
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Spread half of the mixture in prepared pan.
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In a bowl, combine the marinara and Alfredo sauces.
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Top the penne with 1 cup of sauce.
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Put the remaining penne mixture over the sauce, then add the remaining sauce.
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Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned and the casserole is heated through.
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Remove the pan from the oven and toss the pasta thoroughly.