No Boil Chicken Pasta Bake

50 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3 cups of cooked shredded chicken to a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Add 3 cups of cooked shredded chicken to a mixing bowl.
  3. 3Add 3 cups of cooked shredded chicken to a mixing bowl.
  4. 4Add one 5 oz pack of baby spinach to the mixing bowl.
  5. 5Add one 5 oz pack of baby spinach to the mixing bowl.
  6. 6Add one 5 oz pack of baby spinach to the mixing bowl.
  7. 7Add 12 oz of your favorite spirally noodle to the mixing bowl.
  8. 8Add 12 oz of your favorite spirally noodle to the mixing bowl.
  9. 9Add 12 oz of your favorite spirally noodle to the mixing bowl.
  10. 10Add a 24 oz jar of your choice of fancy marinara to the mixing bowl.
  11. 11Add a 24 oz jar of your choice of fancy marinara to the mixing bowl.
  12. 12Add a 24 oz jar of your choice of fancy marinara to the mixing bowl.
  13. 13Cube an 8 oz block of mozzarella cheese and add it to the bowl.
  14. 14Cube an 8 oz block of mozzarella cheese and add it to the bowl.
  15. 15Cube an 8 oz block of mozzarella cheese and add it to the bowl.
  16. 16Add a quarter cup of fresh chopped basil to the bowl.
  17. 17Add a quarter cup of fresh chopped basil to the bowl.
  18. 18Add a quarter cup of fresh chopped basil to the bowl.
  19. 19Add some salt and pepper to the bowl.
  20. 20Add some salt and pepper to the bowl.
  21. 21Add some salt and pepper to the bowl.
  22. 22Fill the marinara jar with water, shake it up, and pour it into the bowl.
  23. 23Fill the marinara jar with water, shake it up, and pour it into the bowl.
  24. 24Fill the marinara jar with water, shake it up, and pour it into the bowl.
  25. 25Mix all ingredients until beautifully combined.
  26. 26Mix all ingredients until beautifully combined.
  27. 27Mix all ingredients until beautifully combined.
  28. 28Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  29. 29Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  30. 30Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  31. 31Pour all the mixed ingredients into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
  32. 32Pour all the mixed ingredients into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
  33. 33Pour all the mixed ingredients into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
  34. 34Using an ice cream scoop, randomly scoop ricotta over the pasta mixture.
  35. 35Using an ice cream scoop, randomly scoop ricotta over the pasta mixture.
  36. 36Using an ice cream scoop, randomly scoop ricotta over the pasta mixture.
  37. 37Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
  38. 38Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
  39. 39Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
  40. 40Cover the dish with foil.
  41. 41Cover the dish with foil.
  42. 42Cover the dish with foil.
  43. 43Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes.
  44. 44Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes.
  45. 45Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes.
  46. 46Take the dish out of the oven and rip off the foil.
  47. 47Take the dish out of the oven and rip off the foil.
  48. 48Take the dish out of the oven and rip off the foil.
  49. 49Put the dish back in the oven for another 10 or 15 minutes.
  50. 50Put the dish back in the oven for another 10 or 15 minutes.
  51. 51Put the dish back in the oven for another 10 or 15 minutes.
  52. 52Check if the noodles are done.
  53. 53Check if the noodles are done.
  54. 54Check if the noodles are done.
  55. 55If desired, sprinkle some more fresh chopped basil on top for garnish.
  56. 56If desired, sprinkle some more fresh chopped basil on top for garnish.
  57. 57If desired, sprinkle some more fresh chopped basil on top for garnish.
  58. 58Serve in a plate or bowl and enjoy.
  59. 59Serve in a plate or bowl and enjoy.
  60. 60Serve in a plate or bowl and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 12 oz spirally noodle
  • 12 oz spirally noodle
  • 12 oz spirally noodle
  • 24 oz fancy marinara
  • 24 oz fancy marinara
  • 24 oz fancy marinara
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 0.25 cup fresh chopped basil
  • 0.25 cup fresh chopped basil
  • 0.25 cup fresh chopped basil
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • water
  • water
  • water
  • 1 tub ricotta
  • 1 tub ricotta
  • 1 tub ricotta
  • grated Parmesan
  • grated Parmesan
  • grated Parmesan
  • fresh chopped basil
  • fresh chopped basil
  • 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.