Saturday, September 8, 2012

Chicken, spinach & pasta casserole


This dish is diet in no way, but oh my goodness is it delicious!

1 box rigatoni
1tbsp olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 (10oz) pkg frozen spinach, thawed
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 (14.5 oz) can Italian style diced tomatoes
2 (8oz) container chive & onion cream cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

Prepare rigatoni according to pkg directions. Meanwhile, spread oil on bottom of 11x7 baking dish; add onion in a single layer. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 or until tender. Transfer onion to large bowl & set aside. Drain chopped spinach well. Stir rigatoni, spinach, chicken & next 4 ingredients into onion in bowl. Spoon mix into baking dish & sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella. Bake covered at 375 degrees for 30 then uncovered for 15 more minutes until bubbly.

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