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     Title: Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole
Categories: Pasta, Poltry, Vegetables, Herbs, Cheese
     Yield: 4 servings

 1 1/2 c  Uncooked penne pasta
     1 tb Oil
     1 lb Chicken thighs; boned,
          - skinned; in 1" pieces
   1/2 c  Onion; chopped
   1/2 c  Green pepper; chopped
   1/2 c  Sweet red pepper; chopped
     1 ts Dried basil
     1 ts Dried oregano
     1 ts Dried parsley flakes
   1/2 ts Salt
   1/2 ts Crushed red pepper flakes
     3 cl Garlic; minced
14 1/2 oz Can diced tomatoes;
          - undrained
     3 tb Tomato paste
   3/4 c  Chicken broth
     2 c  Mozzarella cheese; shredded
   1/2 c  Romano cheese; grated
          Minced fresh parsley (optional)

 Set oven @ 350 F/175 C.

 Cook the pasta according to package directions.
 Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium
 heat. Add the chicken, onion, peppers and seasonings;
 saute until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook
 1 minute longer.

 In a blender, pulse the diced tomatoes and tomato paste,
 covered, until blended. Add to chicken mixture. Stir in
 broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the
 heat; cover and simmer until slightly thickened, 10-15
 minutes.

 Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Spoon half of
 the mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle
 with half of the cheeses. Repeat layers.

 Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated
 through, 15-20 minutes longer. If desired, garnish with
 parsley.

 Recipe by Carmen Vanosch, Vernon, British Columbia

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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