NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz Chicken breast

0.5 cup Whole grain penne

1.5 oz Low-fat cream cheese

0.75 oz Shredded mozzarella cheese

0.25 cup Yellow onion

0.5 cup Bell peppers

0.5 cup Chopped tomatoes

1 tsp Minced garlic

1 tbsp Fajita seasoning

0.25 cup Water

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and finely chop the onion and bell peppers.

• 3

  In a large ovenproof baking dish, combine the cubed chicken, dry whole grain penne, onion, and bell peppers.

• 4

  Add the chopped tomatoes, dollops of low-fat cream cheese, minced garlic, fajita seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper to the dish.

• 5

  Pour in the water and stir all ingredients thoroughly until the pasta and chicken are evenly coated in the sauce mixture.

• 6

  Spread the mixture into an even layer and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese across the top.

• 7

  Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

• 8

  Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly golden.

• 9

  Let the pasta rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken and become creamy.