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Chicken Spinach Pasta Bake

Chicken Spinach Pasta Bake

Easy, flavorful family food. Great for weeknight meals

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Spinach Pasta Bake
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Prepare rigatoni according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, spread oil on the bottom of an 11x7" baking dish; add the 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.
  3. Drain the thawed spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towls.
  4. Stir the rigatoni, spinach, chicken and next 4 ingredients into onion in bowl. Spoon mixture into baking dish, and sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake, covered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until bubbly.