Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake
I have always loved spinach artichoke dip, but it’s not quite a “meal” to me! I need something with a little more substance. Last week I found myself with spinach and leftover rotisserie chicken that needed to be used and I decided I wanted to make a spinach artichoke pasta bake. It has the same flavors I love from the dip, but it’s mixed with fusilli pasta to add a little more substance, and the chicken boosts the protein to help keep you full longer. It’s a hearty, cozy dish that the whole family will enjoy!
Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake
This creamy spinach artichoke pasta bake is loaded with tender rotisserie chicken, melty ricotta and parmesan cheese, and has a golden bubbly bread crumb topping. It's a hearty twist on the classic dip turned into a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 12 oz jar of marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh shaved parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 cup chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 lb. fusilli pasta, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and let sautè for 1 minute. Add onions and salt and pepper to taste. Sautè for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, the onions will become translucent and fragrant.
- Add the chopped artichokes to the skillet and let sautè 3 more minutes, continuing to stir occasionally.
- Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, and oregano. Whisk to combine the cheeses and bring to a low simmer for 2 minutes.
- Finally, stir in the chicken, spinach, and pasta and remove from heat.
- In a small dish mix together the mozzarella cheese and bread crumbs, and then sprinkle on top of the skillet.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden on top.