Zesty Balsamic Chicken Penne Bake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz penne pasta
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.

2. 2

   In a bowl, toss the cubed chicken with the balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Let marinate for 15 minutes.