Contest-Winning Greek Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Contest-Winning Greek Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (13-1/4 ounces) whole wheat penne or spiral pasta; 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast; 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; Julienned fresh basil or fresh oregano, optional

Servings: persons

1 package (13-1/4 ounces) whole wheat penne or spiral pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Julienned fresh basil or fresh oregano, optional

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomato sauce, tomatoes, spinach, olives, onion, green pepper, basil and oregano.
2
Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 400u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. If desired, top with julienned basil or oregano leaves.
3
Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165u00b0.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (13-1/4 ounces) whole wheat penne or spiral pasta, 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast, 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce, 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained, and more.

Yes, Contest-Winning Greek 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.

Contest-Winning Greek Pasta Bake

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