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Servings: 4
Calories: 373kcal
Easy Ground Chicken Casserole with Pasta
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground chicken breast
- 6 ounces pasta uncooked
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach packed
- 3 ounces of cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook 6 ounces pasta uncookedaccording to the package instructions, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot add 1/2 pound ground chicken breast and cook until the chicken is cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 cup diced tomatoes and 1/4 cup diced onion cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the onions begin to soften.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the cooked chicken mixture.
- Turn off the heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach chopped and 3 ounces of cheddar cheese. Sprinkle a little more cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 10 minutes uncovered until the cheese melts and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
Tips
- Drain the tomatoes and pat the spinach dry after rinsing to cut back on moisture.
- Prevent soggy pasta by not overcooking it; drain and rinse it once it is al dente (which should be about 8 minutes of cooking time).
- Freeze leftovers in portions for easy leftover meals.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1338IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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