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Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole

A comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup penne pasta, uncooked

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Shred the cooked rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, then chop the spinach.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add cherry tomatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Spread uncooked penne pasta in a 9x13 inch baking dish, pour the chicken mixture over the pasta, and spread evenly.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 30gSodium: 800mg

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