Chicken and Penne Parmesan Casserole
Low in fat and high in protein, this home-cooked casserole is full of wholesome ingredients that will have everyone running to the dinner table.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 pound lean ground chicken or turkey
- 24 ounces marinara sauce jar, no sugar added, store bought or homemade
- 12 ounces whole-grain penne uncooked (3 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup parmesan freshly grated, divided
- 3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese grated
- 1/4 cup parsley coarsely chopped, loosely packed or garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Boil a pot of salted water for the pasta and cook according to package directions, until the pasta is al dente.
- Over medium heat, in a skillet, cook the ground poultry for about 8 minutes, or until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Add all of the marinara sauce and stir.
- Mix the drained pasta with the sauce,1/4 cup of the Parmesan and the mozzarella cheese. Transfer the pasta to a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray or greased with a small amount of olive oil. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top of the pasta then drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until a golden crust forms on top.
- Let it rest for about 5 - 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley just prior to serving, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 156mg | Fiber: 5g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9