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Chicken Penne Casserole

Chicken Penne Casserole

Delicious Chicken Penne Casserole with cheese and spinach, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken

  • 3 cups cooked penne pasta
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast

Cheeses

  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Vegetables and Seasonings

  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 0.5 cups diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

  • 1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked penne pasta, shredded chicken, marinara sauce, chopped spinach, diced onion, minced garlic, dried basil, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Casserole, Cheese, chicken, comfort food, easy recipe, pasta
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