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.

Ikram Uddin
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Yum!


Vicent Quaye
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This pasta bake was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the spinach was flavorful, and the cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the dish was very filling. I would definitely make this again.


Gazzi Boy
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This was a great recipe! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for


Ajmal multani
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I made this pasta bake for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and tender, and the spinach added a nice pop of flavor. The cheese sauce was rich and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish agai


Sardarzayad Khan
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This chicken and spinach pasta bake was delicious! The flavors of the chicken, spinach, and cheese all came together perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.