3 CHEESE CHICKEN SPINACH PASTA BAKE

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Another recipe from a local cooking show. I made this and it went together very quickly and has a wonderful combination of flavors. Even the picky kid who doesn't like spinach ate 2 helpings.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 ounces cottage cheese
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup milk
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Cook mushrooms, onion and bell pepper until tender.
  • Add spinach, oregano, and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, spinach mushroom mixture, soup, milk, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and mix well. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pour chicken pasta mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.5, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 977.4, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 36.6

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