Chicken and Spinach Pasta Casserole Recipe
A delicious and simple casserole filled with yummy chicken, pasta and spinach!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken and Pasta, chicken and spinach, Chicken casserole
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 358kcal
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta uncooked
- 1 pkg package frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 3 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
Place spinach on paper towel and squeeze until almost all moisture has been removed.
Add oil to a large nonstick skillet and place over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender.
Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomatoes, marinara sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
Simmer 5 minutes, uncovered stirring occasionally.
Combine pasta, spinach, chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese in a large mixing bowl.
Spoon into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake for 20 minutes and serve.
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 1119mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6363IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 4mg