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Golden baked Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta covered in creamy garlic parmesan sauce in a casserole dish

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta Bake for Cozy Dinners


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A comforting chicken pasta casserole with tender chicken, spinach, artichoke hearts, and a velvety garlic parmesan sauce baked under a golden cheese crust.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 cups cooked diced chicken breast
  • 3 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.

    2. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until one minute shy of al dente, drain and set aside.

    3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.

    4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

    5. Stir in cream cheese until smooth, then whisk in heavy cream and half of the parmesan until sauce thickens slightly.

    6. Season sauce with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then fold in spinach and artichokes until spinach wilts.

    7. Combine pasta, chicken, and sauce, transfer to the baking dish, top with mozzarella, remaining parmesan, and optional bread crumbs, then bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup

    Keywords: spinach artichoke, chicken pasta, creamy pasta, pasta bake, comfort food, weeknight dinner, casserole