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!
Servings 4 people
Calories 371kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cheddar soup (NOT diluted) (I used Campbell’s Healthy Request)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ lb. raw boneless,skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ½ cups dry uncooked penne pasta about 5 ounces dry
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together condensed soup, milk, chicken broth, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in mushrooms, onion, raw chicken, and uncooked pasta.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- 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.
- 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
Serving: 1/4 of the recipe | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 959mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 1mg