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Chicken Pasta Bake

Using leftovers to make this simple, flavorful, weeknight meal.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 grilled chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bunch of fresh spinach
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley stir-in-paste
  • 1 tablespoon oregano stir-in-paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic stir-in-paste
  • 1 tablespoon basil stir-in-paste
  • 1/2 fresh lemon and its juice
  • 1/3 cup smoked gouda shredded
  • 1/3 cup muenster cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup colby jack cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Cook rigatoni according to box directions. Set aside.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Heat oil on medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add the stir-in-pastes and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add in spinach and wilt.
  • Add chicken and reheat for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the red pepper flakes and mix well.
  • Next, add in the muenster and gouda cheeses. mix well.
  • Add in the pasta water.
  • Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Top with the colby jack cheese.
  • Place in a 325 degree oven for 5 minutes or so. You just want to get a good melt on the cheese.
  • Serve and enjoy!