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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe
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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe

You don't even have to boil the pasta! For an easy dinner with just 10 minutes of prep, stir together this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe and let the oven do the work!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 371 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) condensed cheddar soup not diluted, used Campbell’s Healthy Request
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth low-sodium, or water
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup mushrooms fresh, sliced
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • ½ lb. chicken breast raw, boneless, skinless, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 ½ cups penne pasta about 5 ounces dry, dry uncooked
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese grated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together condensed soup, milk, chicken broth, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in mushrooms, onion, raw chicken, and uncooked pasta.
  3. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  4. Remove foil and give everything a stir in the dish. Stir in sour cream, and sprinkle cheese over top. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 5-10 more minutes, or until pasta is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  5. Let the dish stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • COOK'S TIPS AND RECIPE VARIATIONS:
  • Keep this penne pasta recipe easy by using a package of sliced mushrooms (less prep work!) and pre-sliced chicken breast if you can find it in your grocery store. You can also use frozen pre-diced onion to avoid any chopping!
  • Make the penne pasta recipe vegetarian by omitting the chicken and substituting with a can of drained, rinsed beans or additional vegetables. Nice options include peas (stir frozen peas in during the final 10 minutes of baking), frozen mixed vegetables, or steamed crisp-tender broccoli florets.
  • Make this penne pasta recipe with tuna or canned salmon in lieu of the chicken.
  • Can't find the cheddar cheese soup? Substitute with condensed cream of mushroom soup instead!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the recipe Calories 371kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 720mg (30%) Potassium 959mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 310IU (6%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 232mg (23%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the recipe
Calories 371kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 720mg 30%
Potassium 959mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 310IU 6%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 232mg 23%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.