Description
A heartwarming blend of creamy, cheesy goodness intertwined with tender chicken and vibrant cherry tomatoes, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 8 oz penne pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, cooked penne pasta, olive oil, halved cherry tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving. Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to substitute with rotisserie chicken for a quicker option. For a twist, try adding different vegetables or cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: baked chicken, casserole, Italian comfort food, family dinner, cheesy casserole