Description
This delicious Chicken, Spinach, and Cheese Pasta Bake comes together in about 30 minutes and is made all in one pot for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
- 14 ounces Italian-style diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly oil a large baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Toss in the chopped cooked chicken and let it cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the canned Italian-style diced tomatoes (with juices) and spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts down, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and blend in the softened cream cheese, stirring until creamy and smooth.
- Fold the cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring every bite is coated with the creamy sauce.
- Pour the pasta mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella generously over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the recipe with different meats, cheeses, or vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg