Description
A delicious and creamy pasta bake featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, all enveloped in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake, Italian Chicken Dish