Three-Cheese & Pepper Penne

Name: Three-Cheese & Pepper Penne
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta; 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups 2% milk; 2 jars (7 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped; 2 cups shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese; 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups 2% milk
2 jars (7 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 teaspoon oil until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining oil until tender.
2

In a Dutch oven, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the red peppers, mozzarella and provolone cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mushrooms and chicken.
3

Drain pasta; stir into sauce. Divide between two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle each with remaining Parmesan cheese.
4

Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
5

To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until bubbly, stirring once.