Applebees 3 Cheese Chicken Penne Food

APPLEBEE'S THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Slice the chicken into bite-sized cubes. Pour Italian dressing into a bowl and add the chicken. Marinade for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, finely chop the tomatoes, mince the garlic, and combine them in a bowl. Mix in the basil and the oil to make a bruschetta topping. Set aside.
• Preheat the grill on high for 10-15 minutes at 425-450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cook the penne according to package instructions. Drain and divide into 2 microwave-safe bowls. Set aside.
• Grill the chicken for 9-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Pour alfredo sauce over the pasta. Top with bruschetta, chicken, and Italian cheese.
• Microwave bowls for 3 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Serve with garlic bread. Enjoy!

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. Stir in tomatoes and pasta sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until completely melted.
• Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

APPLEBEE'S THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Chop chicken and marinate in italian dressing for 30 minutes.
• Chop tomatoes, add oil, basil and garlic then set aside.
• Cook penne as directed.
• Grill chicken.
• Pour alfedo over pasta.
• Add layer of chicken.
• Add layer of shredded cheese.
• Microwave until cheese is melted.
• Serve with garlic bread.