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Contest-Winning Greek Pasta Bake

Name: Contest-Winning Greek Pasta Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3-1/3 cups uncooked whole grain spiral or penne pasta; 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast; 1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; Optional: Chopped fresh oregano or fresh basil

21 reviews

Contest Winner

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 19, 2023

When I take this dish to potlucks, there's never so much as a morsel left! It’s a simple, healthy, hearty supper made with ingredients that are easy to find. Add a salad and a crusty loaf of bread for a quick meal solution. —Anne Taglienti, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

3-1/3 cups uncooked whole grain spiral or penne pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Optional: Chopped fresh oregano or fresh basil

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, tomato sauce, tomatoes, spinach, olives, onion, green pepper, basil and oregano.

Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. If desired, garnish with oregano or basil.

Can you freeze Contest-Winning Greek Pasta Bake?

Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 398 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Contest-Winning Greek Pasta Bake

Ingredients

Directions

Can you freeze Contest-Winning Greek Pasta Bake?

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