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 ounces uncooked rigatoni; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium); 1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts; 1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian-style diced tomatoes; 1 (8-oz.) container chive-and-onion cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked rigatoni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (8-oz.) container chive-and-onion cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Prepare rigatoni according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, spread oil on bottom of an 11- x 7-inch baking dish; add onion in a single layer.
3
Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes or just until tender. Transfer onion to a large bowl, and set aside.
4
Drain chopped spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towels.
5
Stir rigatoni, spinach, chicken, and next 4 ingredients into onion in bowl. Spoon mixture into baking dish, and sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
6
Bake, covered, at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until bubbly.
7
Sausage 'n' Spinach Pasta Bake: Substitute 3 cups cooked, crumbled hot Italian sausage for 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts. Reduce salt to 1/4 tsp., and omit 1/2 tsp. pepper. Proceed with recipe as directed.

569

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium), 1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, 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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