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Chicken pasta bake in a a large casserole dish.
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Easy Chicken Pasta Bake

This Easy Chicken Pasta Bake is a freezer meal made with lots of veggies and a creamy rose sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 429kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 (450g) box rigatoni pasta (or 1lb)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lb medium-sized chicken breasts, diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium sized red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 (650mL) jar marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 1 (453g) log fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 10 fresh basil leaves (or chopped basil as a garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Cook pasta to just before al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over med-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Add onions and garlic, sauteeing another 1-2 minutes or so until fragrant. Add in marinara sauce, sour cream, salt and pepper and chili flakes, then bring just to a boil, stirring well.
  • Stir in red pepper and spinach, and then toss pasta in sauce mixture and remove from heat. Add pasta to a large greased 9x13 dish and then top with mozzarella cheese. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and starts to brown.
  • Remove from oven, garnish with basil leaves then serve and enjoy! You can freeze individual portions up to 3 months. To reheat, defrost in the microwave for 6-7 minutes or reheat in a 350 F oven for 20-30 minutes.

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Notes

Try out different sauces like alfredo, Bolognese or pesto.
For a vegetarian option, use diced potatoes or veggies instead of chicken.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days. Sprinkle some water over top then microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Freeze for 3 months in foil containers. Reheat in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 F.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5300IU | Vitamin C: 41.3mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 3.6mg