SPINACH CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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I created this chicken casserole based on a recipe I found on a spaghetti sauce label. I made a few substitutions and additions and was quite pleased with the results. -Jackie Wood, Jackson, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 package (16 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute chicken until no longer pink; set aside., In the same pan, saute onion and green pepper until crisp-tender. Add the spaghetti sauce, spinach, mushrooms and olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain pasta; add chicken and pasta to the pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and toss to coat., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

Stephen Fallis
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen spinach, which makes it even easier.


Cingh Yuvraj
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it came out perfectly. It's a great option for a busy weeknight.


Witiness Daudi
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I added some mushrooms and zucchini to this casserole and it turned out great! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kevin Chandler
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tanvir Rahman Siam
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I'm not a fan of cream of mushroom soup, so I used a can of cream of celery soup instead. It was still delicious!


Suman Khadka
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen spinach, which makes it even easier.


Saifullah Qadri
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Askhan Bhayo
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of chicken in this casserole. It was still delicious!


MD melon Melon
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I added a cup of cooked rice to this casserole and it turned out great! It's a great way to stretch the recipe and make it even more filling.


Tirumala Chukka
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen spinach, which makes it even easier.


Bonolo Mohaswa
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I'm not a fan of cream of mushroom soup, so I used a can of cream of celery soup instead. It was still delicious!


Deepthika Roshani
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it came out perfectly. It's a great option for a busy weeknight.


Shaista Parveen
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I added some mushrooms and zucchini to this casserole and it turned out great! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Oreo Boy
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Parvej Allam
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this casserole! The chicken and cheese sauce were so good that I forgot all about the spinach.


Lucia mpho Mtembo
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I made this casserole for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Amir Abbas Shadanfar
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This spinach chicken casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the spinach and cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.