Description
This Cheesy Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender pasta, creamy spinach, and juicy chicken, all baked together with a cheesy sauce for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 16 ounces penne rigate, cooked al dente
Dairy & Sauce:
- 1 cup (230 g) sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup (122.5 g) milk
- 3 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups (226 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Other:
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed of liquid
- 3 cups (420 g) cooked and shredded chicken breast
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sour cream, cream cheese, milk, ranch seasoning, mozzarella cheese, spinach, and chicken.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this bake by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Feel free to top the dish with extra cheese before baking for an even cheesier finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg