Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
Creamy spinach artichoke chicken casserole made with pasta, mozzarella and parmesan. An easy baked pasta dinner the whole family will love.
Servings: 6
Calories: 722kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breast diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 10 oz frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 14 ounces can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Optional Garnish
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the diced chicken with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly golden. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the Greek yogurt and milk until fully combined and creamy. Mix in ¾ cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and remaining salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta, chicken, spinach, and chopped artichokes to the bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If you would like a golden brown more attractive topping, after baking, broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until the top is lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 722kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1056mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 7016IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 3mg