Chicken 'N' Spinach Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Chicken 'N' Spinach Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 8 ounces gemelli pasta or 8 ounces fusilli; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup thinly sliced button mushroom cap; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed (optional); 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts (we used a rotisserie chicken from the store); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes (we used Muir Glen); 8 ounces chive & onion cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional); 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

8 8 ounces gemelli pasta or 8 ounces fusilli
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced button mushroom cap
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed (optional)
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts (we used a rotisserie chicken from the store)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes (we used Muir Glen)
8 ounces chive & onion cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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["Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.", "Prepare rigatoni according to package directions, when ready drain and save about 1/4 cup of cooking water (in case you need it to thin out the sauce).", "Meanwhile, spread oil on bottom of an 11""x7"" baking dish; add onion & mushrooms, if using, in a single layer.", "Bake for 15 minutes or just until tender.", "Transfer onion & mushrooms to a large bowl, and set aside.", "Drain chopped spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towels.", "Stir rigatoni or other pasta, spinach, chicken, and next 5 ingredients(starting with tomatoes through the peppers - if using the red pepper flakes) into onion & mushrooms in bowl.", "Spoon mixture into baking dish, and sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.", "Bake, covered, for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until bubbly.", "Serve with a nice salad and warm bread or bread sticks!", "Enjoy!"]

1444

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 8 ounces gemelli pasta or 8 ounces fusilli, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup thinly sliced button mushroom cap, and more.

Yes, Chicken 'N' Spinach Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken 'N' Spinach Pasta Bake

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