Description
Creamy pasta bake with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and golden cheese topping
Ingredients
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F
Cook pasta according to package directions
Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant
Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute
Gradually add heavy cream, simmer until thick
Stir in Parmesan cheese and seasoning
Mix cooked pasta, chicken, and spinach
Toss with Alfredo sauce
Transfer to baking dish
Top with mozzarella and breadcrumbs
Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly
PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 20 mins, Cook Time: 30 mins, Total Time: 50 mins, Servings: 6, Calories: 680, Net Carbs: 35g, Fats: 45g, Protein: 35g