Penne Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Name: Penne Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3-3/4 cups uncooked penne pasta; 2 jars (15 ounces each) sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce; 2 packages (9 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips; 2 cups oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

“The use of precooked chicken and sauce that comes in a jar make this dish fast and easy to assemble.” The sun-dried tomatoes give this cheesy casserole a sophisticated feel; it's great for company. -Robin Klawinski of Eagle, Idaho

Ingredients

3-3/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 jars (15 ounces each) sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce
2 packages (9 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
2 cups oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
4 green onions, sliced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a large bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, green onions and pepper. Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Freeze Option: Before baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 535 calories, 29g fat (13g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 1566mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Simple & Delicious September/October 2008

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katlaydee3

May 21, 2016

This was just okay to me; somewhat of an off-taste. It was edible but I won't be making again.
BNavarro0331

Nov 2, 2010

Ours seemed to have a bitter taste that made it not taste very good, i am not sure why or what it was. :( Neither my husband or i could eat very much.
cardonahuffam

Sep 30, 2010

Great Taste!
jmillward02

Dec 29, 2009

This is extremely tasty and great on a chilly day. Try it you will love it!
deb_dakin

Oct 21, 2008

Loved it! It has quickly become a go-to recipe for me. I've served it to guests & taken it to friends - both asked for the recipe. Enjoy!