Chicken & Spinach Pasta Bake

Entree

INGREDIENTS

8 oz uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 (14.5 oz) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) container reduced fat chive & onion cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

In large pot, cook penne pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, spread oil on bottom of 11 x 7 inch baking dish; add onion in single layer and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until tender.
Transfer onions to large bowl and reserve baking dish for casserole.
Drain pasta well and add to bowl with onions. Squeeze extra moisture from frozen spinach and add to pasta mixture. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, cream cheese, salt and pepper.
Spoon mixture into baking dish, and sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes or until bubbly.

NOTES

Makes 4 servings Nutrition Information 360 calories, 13 grams fat, 70 mg cholesterol, 560 mg sodium, 31 grams carbohydrate, 4 grams fiber, 31 grams protein

NUTRITION INFORMATION

SERVES: Makes 4 servings Nutrition Information 360 calories, 13 grams fat, 70 mg cholesterol, 560 mg sodium, 31 grams carbohydrate, 4 grams fiber, 31 grams protein