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A cozy, Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta Bake loaded with lots of chicken, spinach & melty cheese!
Chicken and Spinach Pasta Bake layers of tender chicken, spinach, and pasta in a creamy sauce. Easy to prep, full of flavor, and perfect for weeknights. Make this baked pasta tonight for a cozy family meal.
Why You’ll Love & Enjoy Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta Bake
This creamy pasta bake is comfort food done right: tender chicken, creamy white sauce, and gooey cheese all baked together. It’s hearty, simple, and makes great leftovers (if any survive!). Perfect for busy nights or when you just want something that feels homemade without a ton of fuss.
Whip up this Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta Bake, it’s easy, cheesy, and perfect for cozy dinners!
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Chicken and Spinach Pasta
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 portions depending on size 1x
- Category: Pasta and Noodles
- Method: Easy
Description
Layers of tender chicken, spinach, and pasta baked with creamy sauce create the ultimate comfort meal. Quick and simple to prep. Enjoy a warm and cheesy dinner with minimal effort tonight.
Ingredients
Pasta Bake:
- 1 packet of pasta or macaroni
- 1 packet chicken breasts
- 1 bunch fresh spinach leaves
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 tsp garlic
- 2 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- 25 g butter
- 3 cloves
- 1 tsp chicken spice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese
White Sauce:
- 1 tbsp flour
- 25 g butter
- 1 litre of milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Pasta Bake
- Boil 1 packet of pasta (any shape you like) according to the package directions.
- Drain, rinse under cool water, and set aside.
- Boil 1 packet of chicken breasts in water with salt, 3 cloves, and 1 tsp chicken spice until tender.
- Shred the chicken once it’s cool enough to handle.
- In a small pot, cook 1 bunch spinach leaves with about 1 tsp salt just until they soften.
- Drain really well, press out that extra water so your bake doesn’t get soggy.
- In a large pan, melt 25 g butter and toss in 2 chopped onions, 2 tsp garlic, and 2 tsp thyme.
- Let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- Stir the shredded chicken and drained spinach into your onion mix.
- Season with salt and pepper. Taste!
White sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt 25 g butter over medium heat.
- Stir in 1 tbsp flour and cook for about 1–2 minutes to remove the floury taste.
- Take it off the heat and slowly whisk in 1 litre of milk until smooth.
- Return to the heat and keep stirring until it thickens (about 8–10 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper.
Bake
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a baking dish and pour a bit of the white sauce on the bottom.
- Add a layer of pasta, then your chicken-spinach mixture, then more white sauce.
- Finish with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Pop it into the oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it cool slightly before digging in
Notes
Created, Prepared, Tried, and Tested by Denzyl
Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta Bake is creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner. Enjoy a comforting pasta bake that everyone will love.
Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta Bake is a rich, cheesy dish full of flavor. Layers of tender chicken, pasta, and fresh spinach baked in creamy sauce make every bite satisfying. Perfect for a family dinner or cozy weeknight meal, it brings warmth and comfort to the table with minimal effort.
Pasta
Pasta is a type of food typically made from an unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs and formed into sheets or other shapes, then cooked by boiling or baking.
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