Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delightful Chicken and Spinach Pasta Casserole. This delectable dish combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and delectable Alfredo sauce, all nestled within a bed of al dente pasta. Experience a burst of creamy goodness in every bite as the rich Alfredo sauce envelops the succulent chicken and spinach, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Our recipe offers a step-by-step guide, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. Additionally, we provide variations for vegetarians and those seeking a gluten-free option, so everyone can relish this culinary masterpiece. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this extraordinary Chicken and Spinach Pasta Casserole, perfect for a cozy dinner with loved ones or an impressive potluck dish.
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GREEK CHICKEN ORZO CASSEROLE
This Greek-inspired dish, featuring chicken, spinach, oregano, feta cheese crumbles and fresh lemon, proves that casseroles can be lighter and brighter without sacrificing taste.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix tomatoes, spinach, about half of the cheese, the olive oil and oregano; stir in cooked pasta. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Drizzle broth over pasta mixture. In same bowl, mix chicken and seasoning until well coated. Place chicken pieces over orzo mixture; cover with foil.
- Bake 45 minutes; remove foil, top with remaining cheese. Bake 4 to 5 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Top with grated lemon peel and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
SPINACH AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE
My son, who is an extremely picky eater, loves this quick and simple dish. It's great for pot-luck dinners.
Provided by T.C.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken in a bowl and pour in enough Italian salad dressing to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Drain and discard marinade from chicken and season chicken with garlic powder and lemon pepper. Transfer seasoned chicken to a casserole dish. Layer spinach over chicken.
- Mix cream cheese, chives, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Slowly pour chicken broth into cream cheese mixture, stirring until mixture is smooth; pour over chicken and spinach. Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and top chicken mixture with mozzarella cheese; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 51.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 1417.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND CHEESE PASTA BAKE
Pasta, chicken, spinach, and cheese baked to bubbly perfection.
Provided by jr911
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 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.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 331.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
CHICKEN AND SPINACH CASSEROLE
Use the supermarket staple of rotisserie chicken in this comforting casserole. Combine shredded chicken with sauteed spinach in a cream sauce, pour into a baking dish, and top with torn bread. Serve your family this creamy, bubbling casserole for a cozy dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine bread with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt. Set aside. In a medium pot, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Add spinach; season with salt. Cook, stirring, until wilted, 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander, let cool, then squeeze out water. Coarsely chop.
- Wipe pot clean and heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over medium. Add onion, garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes.
- Add wine to pot and cook until almost evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in half-and-half. Add lemon juice and bring mixture to a boil over high.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped spinach and chicken; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish and top with bread pieces. Bake until bread is golden brown and mixture is bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g
CHICKEN AND SPINACH CASSEROLE
Enjoy pasta with chicken and spinach - a delightful casserole dinner that can be made ready in 35 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole or square baking dish, 8 x 8 x 2 inches, with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- While pasta is cooking, mix soup mix (dry) and milk in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Mix pasta, chicken and spinach in baking dish. Pour soup mixture over pasta mixture; stir gently to mix. Spread evenly. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 960 mg
CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA CASSEROLE
Great tasting casserole; I'm not a big spinach fan myself but these greens are covered up well. Look out Popeye!
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta and drain.
- Cook bacon on stove or in microwave.
- Cook chicken and drain.
- Return above into saucepan with 2/3 cup French Fried Onions.
- In separate bowl, combine soup, sour cream, spinach, garlic powder and 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
- (It will form into a consistency somewhat of a dip).
- Spoon half of the macaroni mixture into a greased 12x8-inch baking dish and cover with half of the "dip" mix.
- Repeat layers.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30 minutes or until heat through.
- Then top with remaining cheese and 2/3 cup onions and bake at same temp, uncovered for about 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA CASSEROLE RECIPE
A delicious and simple casserole filled with yummy chicken, pasta and spinach!
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Place spinach on paper towel and squeeze until almost all moisture has been removed.
- Add oil to a large nonstick skillet and place over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender.
- Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in tomatoes, marinara sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
- Simmer 5 minutes, uncovered stirring occasionally.
- Combine pasta, spinach, chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Spoon into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 897 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPINACH CHICKEN CASSEROLE
I created this chicken casserole based on a recipe I found on a spaghetti sauce label. I made a few substitutions and additions and was quite pleased with the results. -Jackie Wood, Jackson, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute chicken until no longer pink; set aside., In the same pan, saute onion and green pepper until crisp-tender. Add the spaghetti sauce, spinach, mushrooms and olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain pasta; add chicken and pasta to the pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and toss to coat., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Short pasta shapes like penne, rotini, or macaroni work best in this casserole. They hold the sauce and cheese well and are easy to eat.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means cooking it until it is just tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will become mushy in the casserole.
- Use a flavorful cheese. A sharp cheddar, Parmesan, or Asiago cheese will give the casserole a rich, cheesy flavor.
- Don't skimp on the spinach. Spinach adds a pop of color and nutrients to the casserole. You can use fresh or frozen spinach, just be sure to squeeze out any excess water before adding it to the casserole.
- Season the casserole well. A little salt, pepper, and garlic powder go a long way in enhancing the flavor of the casserole.
- Top the casserole with breadcrumbs before baking. This will give the casserole a golden brown, crispy crust.
Conclusion:
Chicken and spinach pasta casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and spinach. With its creamy sauce, tender pasta, and flavorful cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give chicken and spinach pasta casserole a try.
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