Baked spaghetti with chicken and spinach is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that combines the comfort of pasta with the goodness of chicken and spinach. This flavorful and versatile dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love.
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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
BAKED SPAGHETTI WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH
One of our favourite ways to serve spaghetti, leaves a nice tingle. Serve with a fresh green salad and crusty rolls.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti, al dente, drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in large saucepan.
- Add garlic and onion, cook until soft, but not browned.
- Add chicken, brown on all sides, turning often, until no longer pink.
- Sauce: In a blender or food processor, add stewed tomatoes, basil, tarragon, salt, chili flakes, parsley, garlic and cheese.
- Pulse until just chunky, not smooth.
- Add sauce to chicken mixture.
- Stir and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Line an oven proof casserole with the spinach.
- Lay the spaghetti over the spinach.
- Pour the chicken/sauce mixture over the spaghetti.
- Bring a spoon up through the layers to mix lightly and turn the spinach throughout.
- Sprinkle cheeses on top and add another dash of chili flakes if desired.
- Bake at 400°F for 20 to 30 minutes.
HERBY CHICKEN AND SPINACH BAKED PASTA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA
Toss fusilli with plenty of fresh parsley, spinach, shredded rotisserie chicken and mozzarella and bake it until golden brown. A shower of fresh parsley at the end adds a fresh touch.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of the tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, add the basil sprigs and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard basil sprigs and stir in the chopped basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the fusilli in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large bowl.
- Add the tomato sauce, spinach, chicken, half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with more chopped basil if using.
CHICKEN 'N' SPINACH PASTA BAKE
Make and share this Chicken 'n' Spinach Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare rigatoni acoording to package directions.
- Meanwhile, spread oil on bottom of an 11x7" baking dish; add onion in a single layer. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or just until tender. Transfer onion to a large bowl and set aside.
- Drain thawed spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towls.
- Stir rigatoni, spinach, chicken and next 4 ingredients into onion in bowl. Spoon mixture into baking dish, and sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarela cheese.
- Bake, covered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until bubbly.
CHICKEN & SPINACH PASTA
"One of my favorites! Can't remember where I got this recipe, but I make it often. You can also double the amounts and freeze the leftovers. I enjoy it because it's tasty enough-and thick enough-to eat even without the pasta!" Pamela Ziemer - Hutchinson, MN
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the onion, mushroom and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add the chicken, spinach, 3 tablespoons cheese, lemon juice, pepper and pepper flakes; heat through. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED SPAGHETTI WITH CHICKEN
This is a wonderful chicken recipe that kids and adults love. To make ahead of time, leave off the cheese and refrigerate. Then bake for 20 minutes to heat, add the cheese and bake for 10 more minutes.
Provided by Nicole Piersma
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In shallow non-aluminum dish or resealable plastic bag, combine olive oil, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Poke holes in chicken breasts and add to olive oil mixture. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove chicken from refrigerator and cut into half-inch pieces. Cook in large skillet, with marinade, until chicken is light brown and sauce is bubbly. Remove bay leaves. Stir pepper, onion, broccoli, and mushrooms into skillet and allow to simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.
- While vegetables are cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Return pasta to pot and add chicken mixture and spaghetti sauce. Stir. Pour mixture into 9x13 inch pan. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 413.5 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
CHICKEN SPINACH ALFREDO ROTINI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: oil, chicken breasts, garlic, bacon, spinach, salt, pepper, heavy cream, rotini pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat.
- Cook the chicken until no pink is showing.
- Add the garlic, bacon, spinach, salt, and pepper, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Pour in the cream and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta, cheese, and parsley, stirring until the pasta is coated evenly.
- Enjoy!
GREEK SPAGHETTI WITH CHICKEN
Flavorful spaghetti surely provides a comforting dinner. Featuring chicken, spinach and two types of cheese, this is a crowd-pleaser. -Melanie Dalbec, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Return spaghetti to saucepan. Stir in the chicken, spinach, soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, celery, onion, green pepper, pimientos and lemon pepper. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Top with Monterey Jack cheese, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CHEESY SPAGHETTI AND SPINACH CASSEROLE
If you're feeling the need for cheese, this recipe has you covered. Creamy pasta and spinach are layered with a tomato sauce and lots of gooey mozzarella cheese before being baked to bubbly, golden brown perfection.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package. Drain spaghetti, and add it back to the hot pan.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually beat in milk with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; beat in Parmesan cheese and spinach with whisk, then beat in eggs.
- Toss cheese sauce with hot spaghetti, and add half of the mixture to the baking dish. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the tomato basil pasta sauce over mixture; sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Add remaining half of spaghetti mixture, remaining tomato basil pasta sauce and remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA
Great with left over roast chicken
Provided by pinknikki84
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Boil a pan of water and cooked spaghetti as per packet instructions.
- Tear up chicken and mozzarella into bite size pieces.
- Drain pasta, return to heat and add tomatoes, spinach and chicken.
- Heat gently until spinach has wilted and chicken is heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add mozzarella, stir then serve immediately!
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
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients: Before starting, measure and chop all your ingredients. This will make the cooking process smoother and faster.
- Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a better flavor and texture than frozen spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess moisture before adding it to the dish.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly: Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure that it's safe to eat. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature before serving.
- Add some spice: If you like a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chili powder to the sauce. You can also add some chopped jalapeños for an extra kick.
- Serve with a side salad: A simple side salad is a great way to balance out the richness of the spaghetti. A Caesar salad or a spinach salad with a balsamic vinaigrette would be delicious options.
Conclusion:
Baked spaghetti with chicken and spinach is a delicious and versatile dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and fresh spinach, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal, give this baked spaghetti recipe a try!
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