Artichoke & Spinach Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Artichoke & Spinach Chicken Casserole

Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min.
Try this homey and comforting casserole for an alternate main dish at Thanksgiving. The spinach adds nice color, and the red pepper flakes add a pleasant, mild heat. —Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023

Artichoke & Spinach Chicken Casserole

Prep Time 30 min
Cook Time 45 min
Yield 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat; saue the mushrooms and onion until tender. Remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and seasonings. Stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach, cheeses and mushroom mixture. Stir in pasta.
  4. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 40 minutes.
  5. Mix the topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and topping is golden brown, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 455 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 713mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein.

Try this homey and comforting casserole for an alternate main dish at Thanksgiving. The spinach adds nice color, and the red pepper flakes add a pleasant, mild heat. —Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin