Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 8 oz whole wheat penne pasta
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 14.5 oz can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook the chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.