Creamy Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake: An Easy Family Favorite
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy spinach chicken pasta bake that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, spinach, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, half of the mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and mix it into the chicken mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with sautéed mushrooms or additional vegetables.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake, Chicken Pasta Bake, Family Dinner