This post on Delicious Spinach & Chicken Pasta Bake was originally posted in October 2013 and updated in August 2022.
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This Chicken Pasta Bake recipe is the one dish I’m most famous for. It is fabulous, filling and is a hearty meal for cold winter nights! The thick, melted cheese, savory noodles and spinach marry together to make a beautiful meal.
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I must tell you, this is one of my favorite dishes to make when we are having company over. I love to serve this at a dinner party because it has a nice presentation, is filling and usually there are leftovers to enjoy. You can cook & chop the chicken as well as cutting up several other ingredients in advance. Added bonus: I frequently get asked for the recipe. It’s tried & true and from the kitchen of my friend Jessica’s mom. She found it in a Southern Living magazine back in 2007.
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Chicken & Spinach Pasta Bake
- 8 oz uncooked rigatoni
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 10 oz package frozen spinach, thawed
- 3 cups cubed, cooked chicken breasts
- 1 14 oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 8 oz container chive & onion cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Prepare rigatoni according to package directions.
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Spread oil on bottom of 11×7 in baking dish; add onion in a single layer. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or just until tender. Transfer onion to large bowl, set aside.
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Drain chopped spinach well, pressing between paper towels.
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Stir in rigatoni, spinach, chicken, & next 4 ingredients into onion in bowl.
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Spoon mixture into dish & sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Bake covered at 375 for 30 minutes.
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Uncover & bake 15 more minutes or until bubbly.
Macros Per Serving:
- Calories / Serving : 2326 / 4 = 581.5
- Fat / Serving : 100g / 4 = 25
- Carbs / Serving : 237g / 4 = 59.25
- Protein / Serving : 112g / 4 = 28
- Fiber / Serving : 25g / 4 = 6.25
- Sugar / Serving : 34g / 4 = 8.5
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