Low-Fat Spinach, Pasta And Chicken Casserole
- 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
- 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 350u0b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Yields about 8 (1 1/2 cup) servings.
pasta, vegetable cooking spray, cooking oil, onion, garlic, chicken, tomatoes, tomato paste, healthy choice tomato sauce, mushrooms, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, lowfat mozzarella cheese
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=349762 (may not work)