Chicken n' Spinach Pasta Bake

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 263.1
  • Total Fat: 7.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 31.7 mg
  • Sodium: 252.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 15.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Chicken n' Spinach Pasta Bake calories by ingredient


Introduction

Recipe courtesy of Southern Living Magazine, I've had to make a few modifications for my gluten-free lifestyle, but you can mix it up and do a lot with it. Recipe courtesy of Southern Living Magazine, I've had to make a few modifications for my gluten-free lifestyle, but you can mix it up and do a lot with it.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    8 ounces uncooked rigatoni
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
    1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
    3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
    1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
    1 (8-oz.) container chive-and-onion cream cheese
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Preparation

1. Prepare rigatoni according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, spread oil on bottom of an 11- x 7-inch baking dish; add onion in a single layer.
3. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or just until tender. Transfer onion to a large bowl, and set aside.
4. Drain chopped spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towels.
5. Stir rigatoni, spinach, chicken, and next 4 ingredients into onion in bowl. Spoon mixture into baking dish, and sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake, covered, at 375° for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until bubbly.
Sausage 'n' Spinach Pasta Bake: Substitute 3 cups cooked, crumbled hot Italian sausage for 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts. Reduce salt to 1/4 tsp., and omit 1/2 tsp. pepper. Proceed with recipe as directed.


Serving Size: Serves 12

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MTRIPP0720.