Best 6 Chicken And Spinach Pasta Casserole Recipes

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Chicken and spinach pasta casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and pasta, this casserole is not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, chicken and spinach pasta casserole is sure to be a hit. With countless variations and add-in options, this recipe can be customized to suit your personal preferences. From creamy Alfredo sauce to tangy marinara, the possibilities are endless. So let's dive into the world of chicken and spinach pasta casserole and explore the best recipes and cooking tips.

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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

ARTICHOKE & SPINACH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Try this homey and comforting casserole for an alternate main dish at Thanksgiving. The spinach adds nice color, and the red pepper flakes add a pleasant, mild heat. -Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
TOPPING:
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat; sauté the mushrooms and onion until tender. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and seasonings. Stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach, cheeses and mushroom mixture. Stir in pasta., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. , Mix the topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and topping is golden brown, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CHICKEN & SPINACH PASTA



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"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

1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large portobello mushroom, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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

CHICKEN 'N' SPINACH PASTA BAKE



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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

8 ounces uncooked rigatoni pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed (I used 10 oz. fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped)
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts (I used chopped rotisserie chicken from the grocery deli)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) container chive & onion cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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 AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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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

2 cups uncooked gemelli (twist) pasta (8 ounces)
1 package (1.8 ounces) leek soup mix
2 cups milk
1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

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



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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

1 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 1/3 cups French's French fried onions, divided
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or red pepper flakes for a little extra flavor.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of crusty bread or a salad.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Chicken and spinach pasta casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful spinach, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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