No Boil Chicken Pasta Bake
Directions
- 1Add 3 cups of cooked shredded chicken to a mixing bowl.
- 2Add one 5 oz pack of baby spinach to the mixing bowl.
- 3Add 12 oz of your favorite spirally noodle to the mixing bowl.
- 4Add a 24 oz jar of your choice of fancy marinara to the mixing bowl.
- 5Cube an 8 oz block of mozzarella cheese and add it to the bowl.
- 6Add a quarter cup of fresh chopped basil to the bowl.
- 7Add some salt and pepper to the bowl.
- 8Fill the marinara jar with water, shake it up, and pour it into the bowl.
- 9Mix all ingredients until beautifully combined.
- 10Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- 11Pour all the mixed ingredients into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- 12Using an ice cream scoop, randomly scoop ricotta over the pasta mixture.
- 13Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
- 14Cover the dish with foil.
- 15Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes.
- 16Take the dish out of the oven and rip off the foil.
- 17Put the dish back in the oven for another 10 or 15 minutes.
- 18Check if the noodles are done.
- 19If desired, sprinkle some more fresh chopped basil on top for garnish.
- 20Serve in a plate or bowl and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 12 oz spirally noodle
- 24 oz fancy marinara
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 0.25 cup fresh chopped basil
- salt
- pepper
- water
- 1 tub ricotta
- grated Parmesan
- fresh chopped basil
Equipment
mixing bowl9x13 baking dishfoilice cream scoopplate or bowlfork
Tips
- Mixing all ingredients in a separate bowl before transferring to the baking dish prevents mess.
- Check for noodle doneness after baking.
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