Chicken Spicy and Saucy Penne Casserole

By sassy47

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 T. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 C. penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 3 T. tomato paste
• 3/4 C. chicken broth
• 1/2 C. mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat oil and cook chicken, onion, and garlic until chicken is no longer pink. Using a blender, combine tomatoes (with juice) and tomato paste; pour into saucepan with chicken. Pour in broth, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes as sauce thickens. Add pasta to a greased baking dish and top with chicken and sauce mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes.