Chicken Alfredo Baked Penne

Adapted recipe from original author: Nicole Nared-Washington

Source: Pillsbury.com

Ingredients

• 1 lb. uncooked penne pasta
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 oz fresh or frozen broccoli (thawed)
• 2 jars (16 oz each) alfredo pasta sauce (or roasted garlic parmesan sauce, or one of each)
• 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/3 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese.

Directions

1. Cook pasta as directed; drain
2. If using fresh broccoli, steam or cook until tender
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat
4. Add chicken, salt and pepper. Cook 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink
5. Add pasta, broccoli, and alfredo sauce. Stir carefully until well blended.
6. Spoon pasta mixture into non-greased 9x13 (3-quart) glass baking dish
7. Cover with mozzarella cheese
8. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese (optional)
9. Bake 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly brown.

Serves 6-8.