SPINACH CHICKEN CASSEROLE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Spinach Chicken Casserole image

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

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 package (16 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

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.

Man Man
[email protected]

Not bad!


Monsieur Bacteria
[email protected]

Delicious!


Anaya Malik
[email protected]

I'm not sure what went wrong, but my casserole turned out dry and bland. The chicken was overcooked, and the spinach was tough. The cheese sauce was also very thin. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Md Aashiq
[email protected]

This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better. The chicken was cooked well, and the spinach was tender. The cheese sauce was a bit thin, but it was still tasty.


Ronel Gorogodo
[email protected]

This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I used frozen spinach, and it worked out great. The chicken was cooked through, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Dukh Sukh
[email protected]

This casserole was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfect. The chicken was tender and juicy, the spinach was flavorful, and the cheese sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and


Ms Marzan
[email protected]

I'm not sure what went wrong, but my casserole turned out dry and bland. The chicken was overcooked, and the spinach was tough. The cheese sauce was also very thin. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Yaneiska Rodriguez
[email protected]

This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better. The chicken was cooked well, and the spinach was tender. The cheese sauce was a bit thin, but it was still tasty.


The Walker Squad
[email protected]

I love spinach and chicken, so I was excited to try this casserole. It didn't disappoint! The chicken was tender, the spinach was flavorful, and the cheese sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it with a side of garlic bread, and it was a perfect


Nope Gachas
[email protected]

This casserole was easy to make and very delicious. I used frozen spinach, and it worked out great. The chicken was cooked through, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Wasif Akram
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this casserole changed my mind. The spinach was cooked perfectly, and it wasn't overpowering at all. The cheese and chicken were also delicious, and the casserole was very filling. I'll definitely be making this aga


Raja korai
[email protected]

This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the spinach and cheese added a creamy, flavorful sauce. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a complete meal. I'll definitely be making


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »