Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bake: Easy, Flavor-Packed Comfort Dish
This Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bake is a delicious and easy comfort dish that is packed with flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the diced chicken until browned.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until the spinach wilts.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken mixture, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing before cooking.
- This dish can also be made with leftover rotisserie chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake, Comfort Food