FONTINA CHICKEN & PASTA BAKE

Fontina Chicken & Pasta Bake image

Eat it tonight, or freeze it for later. This cheesy casserole is still awesome months after you make it. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked spiral pasta
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese, divided
4 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1-1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, heat 3 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same pan, add mushrooms to remaining oil; cook and stir over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soup, broth, 1 cup cheese, oregano and pepper. Add spinach and tomatoes; return chicken to pan., Drain pasta; add to soup mixture and toss to combine. Divide between 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, covered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casseroles with foil; bake as directed, increasing baking time to 1-1/4 hours or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 42g protein.