Chicken Spinach Pasta Bake
- Preheat oven to 375*
- Prepare rigatoni according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, spread oil on bottom of an 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Add onions in a single layer. Bake at 375* for 15 minutes or just until tender. Transfer onion to a large bowl and set aside.
- Drain chopped spinach well, pressing between paper towels.
- Stir rigatoni, spinach, chicken, diced tomatoes, cream cheese, salt and pepper into onions. Spoon mixture into baking dish and sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake, covered, at 375* for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more or until bubbly.
- Serves 4 to 6. Serve with tossed green salad and garlic bread.
- Substition: for Sausage 'n' Spinach Pasta Bake, substitute 3 cups cooked, crumbled hot Italian sausage for the 3 cups cubed chicken.
- Tips:
- 1 1/2 lb. uncooked chicken breasts equals about 3 cups cubed and cooked.
- 1 1/4 uncooked sausage equals about 3 cups cooked and crumbled.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/chicken-spinach-pasta-bake-50004270 (may not work)