CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND CHEESE PASTA BAKE

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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

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package spinach
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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

Lucy Emmanuel
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


MD kasem Khan
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra seasonings and it was much better. I will definitely be making this again, but I will add more seasonings next time.


Shamima Khatun
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this recipe! The spinach was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Azizul Isam
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover rotisserie chicken and it worked perfectly in this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Grayson Lightner
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I'm a big fan of one-pot meals. This recipe is a great way to get a delicious and healthy meal on the table with minimal cleanup. I will definitely be making this again.


don dave nassar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I had some leftover cheddar cheese and it worked perfectly in this dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Hackar Rasel
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I made this recipe for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was one of the best pasta dishes he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmed Rajpoot
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some leftover spaghetti and it worked perfectly in this dish. I will definitely be making this again.


collin moodley
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I'm a vegetarian so I used tofu instead of chicken. It turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


La Nena Rivera
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Shakib Anowar
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Maher Zohaib Raza
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This recipe was easy to make and turned out great! I used gluten-free pasta and it worked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ridma Heshan
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra seasonings and it was much better. I will definitely be making this again, but I will add more seasonings next time.


Rimon Rana
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this recipe! The spinach was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonathan Patten
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover rotisserie chicken and it worked perfectly in this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Astrcr1t Why
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again soon.


jineen des vignes
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This recipe was so easy to follow and turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again!