FONTINA CHICKEN & PASTA BAKE

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Eat it tonight, or freeze it for later. This cheesy casserole is still awesome months after you make it. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked spiral pasta
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese, divided
4 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1-1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, heat 3 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same pan, add mushrooms to remaining oil; cook and stir over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soup, broth, 1 cup cheese, oregano and pepper. Add spinach and tomatoes; return chicken to pan., Drain pasta; add to soup mixture and toss to combine. Divide between 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, covered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casseroles with foil; bake as directed, increasing baking time to 1-1/4 hours or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

Mrs Airin Jahan
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This dish was a big disappointment.


Fredric Murray
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Avoid this recipe at all costs.


elijah necan
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I would not make this dish again.


mia muckley
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This recipe is definitely not a keeper.


Jack Lambert
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this dish was a disaster.


Eric Juarez
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This dish was a waste of time and ingredients.


deborah tumise
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Ali Aki
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Overall, this dish was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it wasn't bad either.


Mariam Nuhu Ssewagudde
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This recipe was a bit bland for me. I think it could have used more seasonings.


Minabell Chidinma
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the pasta and sauce were good.


Jaylee Marthinus
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a different type of cheese, like mozzarella or Parmesan.


Faiza Shafiq
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually use a jarred alfredo sauce to save time, and it still tastes delicious.


Matloob Hussain Hussain
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. The fontina cheese adds a nice gooeyness to the dish.


Spring Playz
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I used a rotisserie chicken for convenience, and it worked out great. The fontina cheese melted perfectly, and the pasta was cooked just right.


Zacheus Mercy
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked through perfectly in the oven. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was al dente.


kaniz fatema liza
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This Fontina Chicken Pasta Bake was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The fontina cheese added a creamy and cheesy flavor that really brought the dish together.