Sunday, March 30, 2014

CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA BAKE

CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA BAKE 

 8 oz uncooked rigatoni (use Dreamfields for low carb!!)
1 T olive oil 
1 c chopped onion 
 1 (10 oz) pack frozen spinach, thawed 
 3 c cubed, cooked chicken breasts 
 1 (14 oz) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, un-drained
 1 (8 oz) container Philadelphia chive & onion cream cheese 
 ½ t salt, ½ t pepper 
 1½ c shredded mozzarella cheese

Prepare rigatoni according to pkg directions. Spread oil on bottom of 11×7 in baking dish; add onion in a single layer. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or just until tender. Transfer onion to large bowl, set aside.
Drain chopped spinach well, pressing between paper towels. Stir in rigatoni, spinach, chicken, & next 4 ingredients into onion in bowl. Spoon mixture into dish & sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake covered at 375 for 30 minutes; uncover & bake 15 more minutes or until bubbly.

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