Chicken, Spinach, and Cheese Pasta Bake

Chicken, Spinach, and Cheese Pasta Bake
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    319

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this comforting pasta bake, where tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a medley of cheeses unite in a bubbly, golden-brown embrace. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    53 g
  • Cholesterol
    85 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    34 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    332 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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02 Step

Recipe View 11 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

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03 Step

Recipe View 7 mins Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

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04 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Mix penne pasta, onion, chicken, diced tomatoes, spinach, and cream cheese together in a baking dish until the cream cheese melts and coats everything. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pasta mixture. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

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05 Step

Recipe View 45 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until heated through and beginning to brown along the edges, about 15 minutes more.

For a richer flavor, try using rotisserie chicken.
Fresh spinach can be substituted for frozen; just be sure to wilt it before adding to the pasta.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, such as Parmesan or provolone.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 106 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Thelma Cassin

    I added some garlic and mushrooms to the onion for extra flavor.

  • Wade Botsford

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights!

  • Eloy Hessel

    So easy to adapt to what you have on hand. I used rotini pasta and it worked great.

  • Thea Weissnat

    My kids devoured it! A definite winner.

  • Bartholome Torphy

    Next time I'll try adding some red pepper flakes for a little kick.

  • Reid Cummingskilback

    Be careful not to overcook the pasta, or it will get mushy in the bake.

  • Clifton Goldnerbaumbach

    The cream cheese makes it so creamy and delicious!

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