Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta is your answer to "what's for dinner" tonight! I love easy casserole recipes like this one. Prep this in the morning and pop it in the oven at dinnertime.
1poundcooked and cubed chicken breastsor use a rotisserie
1boxlinguine noodles16 ounce
2Tablespoonsolive oil
4clovesgarlicpressed
½cupsun dried tomatoeschopped
2Tablespoonscornstarch
1cupchicken broth
2cupsheavy whipping cream
1cupmilk
1 ½teaspoonskosher salt
½teaspoonblack pepper
5ouncepackage fresh spinach
½cupparmesan cheesegrated
2cupsshredded mozzarella cheesedivided
Instructions
Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Cook for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cornstarch, mix thoroughly.
Add chicken broth, heavy cream and milk, whisking quickly. Add salt and pepper. Heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach and parmesan cheese. Remove from heat. Pour sauce over cooked noodles. Add cooked chicken and pour into a large casserole dish (13x9 size). Top with mozzarella cheese. You can bake immediately, or cover with foil and place in refrigerator until dinner.
If baking immediately, bake covered with foil for 350 degree for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is browned.
If baking after the dish has been refrigerated, bake covered with foil in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes. ENJOY!
Notes
Mix up the flavors: This recipe provides the perfect canvas for customizing your casserole to your taste, mood or the theme of your meal. Try these ideas for changing up the flavors:
Add a pinch of Italian seasoning to the garlic and sun dried tomatoes for even more Italian flavor. Sliced black olives folded in with the chicken and noodles are another great addition.
Like a little heat in your creamy pasta? A bit of crushed red pepper goes a long way in this pasta!
Veggies: Feel free to add more than just spinach to your chicken casserole. Sliced peppers or zucchini would be other great additions.