Healthy Italian Casserole

Name: Healthy Italian Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat pasta; 1.5 pounds chicken breast, diced; 2 cups spinach, fresh; 1 cup zucchini, sliced; 1 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1.5 cups low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 cups marinara sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoons salt; 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

A nutritious and delicious Italian casserole packed with vegetables and lean protein.

15m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

3 cups whole wheat pasta
1.5 pounds chicken breast, diced
2 cups spinach, fresh
1 cup zucchini, sliced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1.5 cups low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups marinara sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375°F

Nutritional Information

Per serving

350

Calories

30g

Protein

10g

Fat

Fiber

500mg

Sodium

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🌡️ 375°F🔧 oven

Cook whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.

Stir in spinach, zucchini, red bell pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken and vegetable mixture, and marinara sauce.

Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.

Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.