Baked Penne with Chicken, Broccoli, Spinach

3/4 cup bread crumbs

2 T. butter, melted

1 bunch broccoli, cut and trimmed and steamed

2-3 cups chopped fresh spinach

1 lb. whole wheat penne

1 -2 T. olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 T. minced garlic

1/2 tsp Thyme

1 tsp basil

1/4 cup flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup cream or fat free half and half

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 chicken breast, trimmed and cut into bite size pieces

4 oz. smoked or plain mozzarella cheese,shredded

8 oz chopped sun dried tomatoes

In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs and butter and set aside. Preheat oven to 400 Degrees. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook pasta to al dente. Drain the pasta. In the same pot, pour in the olive oil and warm over medium high heat. Add the chicken, onions and garlic and cook till chicken no longer pink. Add in the sun dried tomatoes, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in the flour and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Whisk in the broth and cream and bring to a simmer and cook until thickened about 6-7 minutes. Add in the spinach and cook until wilted mix the sauce with the pasta, steamed broccoli, and mozzarella cheese. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Bake until bubbly and crumbs are lightly browned About 20 minutes.

Thanks Shawnna