No Boil Chicken Pasta Bake

50m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3 cups of cooked shredded chicken to a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Add one 5 oz pack of baby spinach to the mixing bowl.
  3. 3Add 12 oz of your favorite spirally noodle to the mixing bowl.
  4. 4Add a 24 oz jar of your choice of fancy marinara to the mixing bowl.
  5. 5Cube an 8 oz block of mozzarella cheese and add it to the bowl.
  6. 6Add a quarter cup of fresh chopped basil to the bowl.
  7. 7Add some salt and pepper to the bowl.
  8. 8Fill the marinara jar with water, shake it up, and pour it into the bowl.
  9. 9Mix all ingredients until beautifully combined.
  10. 10Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  11. 11Pour all the mixed ingredients into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
  12. 12Using an ice cream scoop, randomly scoop ricotta over the pasta mixture.
  13. 13Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
  14. 14Cover the dish with foil.
  15. 15Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes.
  16. 16Take the dish out of the oven and rip off the foil.
  17. 17Put the dish back in the oven for another 10 or 15 minutes.
  18. 18Check if the noodles are done.
  19. 19If desired, sprinkle some more fresh chopped basil on top for garnish.
  20. 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.