Spicy Chicken-Spinach Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken-Spinach Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne; 2 teaspoons butter; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped; 1 1/4 cups grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast; 1 1/2 cups salsa; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked penne
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 1/2 cups salsa
Cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
3
. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 4 minutes or until tender. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Add flour to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook 11 minutes or until thick. Add spinach, stirring until spinach wilts. Remove from heat; add 1/4 cup cheese, salt, and pepper.
4
. Stir in chicken, salsa, and 3/4 cup cheese. Carefully fold in pasta. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake at 350u00b0 for 39 minutes or until bubbly.

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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: 8 ounces uncooked penne, 2 teaspoons butter, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken-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.

Spicy Chicken-Spinach Pasta Bake

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