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Creamy Chicken, Bacon and Spinach Pasta Casserole

This dish combines elbow macaroni with juicy chicken cuts, crispy bacon and a homemade spinach dip to make a perfect family-friendly meal. The tasteful blend of Parmesan and Mozzarella delivers a delightful cheesy finish. Baked to a perfect golden crust, this pasta casserole is bound to be a dinner ...
3
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
892
CALORIES
$2.54
PER SERVING
Creamy Chicken, Bacon and Spinach Pasta Casserole
Directions
SPINACH DIP
30 min
PREP TIME
40 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a medium bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, shredded Mozzarella, shredded Parmesan, thawed spinach, minced garlic, and salt.
CHICKEN
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the chicken strips to the skillet, sprinkle them with Italian seasoning, and stir until they are no longer pink, about 2-3 minutes.
PASTA
4
Cook elbow macaroni al dente according to package instructions, then drain.
ASSEMBLY
5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
6
In the skillet with the cooked chicken, mix in the chopped crispy bacon, cooked pasta, and freshly mixed spinach dip.
7
Transfer the pasta mixture into a casserole dish and evenly distribute.
8
Top the casserole with the remaining Mozzarella cheese.
9
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
10
Switch the oven to broil and let the casserole broil for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is nicely browned on top. Be careful not to burn the cheese!
Health Info
Macros
36g
CARBS
58g
FAT
58g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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