Dinner

Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake is for Dinner.

Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake takes 45 minutes to cook.

Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake are:

* 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

Here is how you make Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake:

Preparation1. 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.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RUNNERMOMJAX.

The nutritional information for Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 386.3

• Total Fat: 14.5 g
• Cholesterol: 104.9 mg
• Sodium: 1,067.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
• Protein: 40.8 g

Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake is Italian cuisine.