Creamy Chicken & Penne alla Vodka Casserole with Peas

This cheesy chicken pasta casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup. Vodka sauce adds a creamy note to the sauce. If you don’t have vodka sauce on hand, add a few tablespoons of cream to regular marinara.

Ingreadient

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat penne
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 pound chicken cutlets, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup thawed frozen peas
  • 2 cups vodka pasta sauce
  • 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese