Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine

Health score
19%
Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine
45 min.
8
308kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine! This dish is not just a meal; it's a celebration of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your heart. Perfectly crafted for gatherings, this recipe serves eight, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or friendly get-togethers.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, cheesy pasta dish that combines the richness of three different cheeses with the wholesome goodness of fresh vegetables and tender chicken. The blend of cottage cheese, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan creates a luscious sauce that envelops the penne pasta, while the sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and bell peppers add a burst of color and nutrition.

With only 308 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt! This dish is not only satisfying but also packed with protein, making it a great option for those looking to maintain a balanced diet. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding, ensuring that everyone will be asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your loved ones with this comforting and delicious Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 10.8 ounce cream of chicken soup undiluted reduced-fat reduced-sodium canned
  • cups penne rigate hot tube-shaped cooked uncooked ( 8 ounces pasta)
  • 16 ounce cottage cheese 2% low-fat
  • 0.5 cup milk 2% reduced-fat
  • cups mushrooms thinly sliced
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • cup onion chopped
  • tablespoon oregano fresh chopped
  • ounces parmesan fresh divided grated
  • cup bell pepper red chopped
  • cups chicken breast shredded boneless skinless
  • ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded divided reduced-fat
  • cups pkt spinach fresh chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  3. Add mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper; saut 4 minutes or until tender.
  4. Add spinach, oregano, and black pepper; saut 3 minutes or just until spinach wilts.
  5. Place cottage cheese in a food processor; process until very smooth.
  6. Combine spinach mixture, cottage cheese, pasta, chicken, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, milk, and soup in a large bowl. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake at 425 for 25 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories308kcal
Protein34.54%
Fat34.66%
Carbs30.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.19
Glycemic Load
8.29
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
21.260000135588%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.2mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.85mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
4.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:307.58kcal
15.38%
Fat:11.86g
18.24%
Saturated Fat:5.49g
34.34%
Carbohydrates:23.71g
7.9%
Net Carbohydrates:21.33g
7.75%
Sugar:5.25g
5.84%
Cholesterol:49.49mg
16.5%
Sodium:767.13mg
33.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.58g
53.16%
Vitamin K:61.8µg
58.86%
Selenium:38.63µg
55.19%
Vitamin A:1965.69IU
39.31%
Phosphorus:367mg
36.7%
Vitamin C:29.77mg
36.08%
Vitamin B3:5.96mg
29.8%
Calcium:274.98mg
27.5%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.12%
Vitamin B6:0.51mg
25.32%
Manganese:0.38mg
18.93%
Vitamin B5:1.56mg
15.57%
Potassium:517.43mg
14.78%
Folate:58.06µg
14.51%
Copper:0.27mg
13.5%
Vitamin B12:0.76µg
12.67%
Zinc:1.89mg
12.61%
Magnesium:48.48mg
12.12%
Iron:2.1mg
11.64%
Fiber:2.39g
9.54%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.02%
Vitamin E:1.15mg
7.68%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.53%
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