#weeknightwinners

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This Pizza Chicken Bake combines the flavors of pizza with tender chicken breasts for a delicious and easy dinner option. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you want something flavorful and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 1 cup marinara sauce. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. 1/2 cup pepperoni slices. 1/4 cup sliced black olives. 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper. 1/4 cup diced red onion. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano, then put them in a baking dish. Cover every chicken breast with marinara sauce. Cheese, pepperoni slices, black olives, green bell pepper, and red onion should be put on top. It should be baked in a hot oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is done and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

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This Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta Casserole is a comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful Italian herbs, and creamy sauce with penne pasta. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you need a delicious and satisfying dinner ready in no time.

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced. 1 tbsp olive oil. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 red bell pepper, diced. 1 green bell pepper, diced. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained. 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce. 1 cup chicken broth. 1 tsp dried basil. 1 tsp dried oregano. 1/2 tsp dried thyme. 1/2 tsp dried rosemary. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/4 tsp black pepper. 8 oz penne pasta. 1/2 cup heavy cream. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Instructions: Turn on the Instant Pot to saut mode. Heat olive oil and add diced chicken. Cook until lightly browned, then remove and set aside. Add onions and garlic to the pot, saut until softened. Stir in diced bell peppers, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Add back the cooked chicken and penne pasta. Stir well to combine. Close the Instant Pot lid and set to manual high pressure for 5 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, do a quick pressure release. Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese and fresh herbs if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Paige A Mitchell