Chicken, Ham, and Spinach Pasta Bake
Chicken, Ham, and Spinach Pasta Bake
Ingredients
For the Pasta Bake
- 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente according to package directions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 diced tomatoes, can (14.5 ounces), undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheese Topping
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Stir in the cooked chicken, diced ham, undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which should only take about 1-2 minutes. Add the cooked and drained penne pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pasta bake is bubbly around the edges and the cheese topping is melted and lightly golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
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Chicken, Ham, and Spinach Pasta Bake
Ingredients
For the Pasta Bake
- 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente according to package directions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 diced tomatoes, can (14.5 ounces), undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheese Topping
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Stir in the cooked chicken, diced ham, undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which should only take about 1-2 minutes. Add the cooked and drained penne pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pasta bake is bubbly around the edges and the cheese topping is melted and lightly golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375