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Spinach and Artichoke Pasta Bake Recipe
This healthy high protein spinach and artichoke pasta bake with chicken is the perfect weeknight pasta recipe. Inspired by a creamy spinach artichoke dip, this pasta bake features flavorful cheesy pasta mixed with spinach, artichoke, and chicken. Made with lighter ingredients, this is a high protein dinner that you can make ahead of time and reheats wonderfully.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 521 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 4 ounces light cream cheese room temperature (half of a block)
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- ½ cup light Mayo
- 1½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach or more
- 4 cups cooked chicken shredded or roughly chopped
- 14 ounce can quartered artichoke hearts drained
- 1½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese grated or shredded, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Spray a 9×13” casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, stopping two minutes short of al dente. (It will finish cooking in the oven) Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mayo, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta, spinach, chicken, artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, and ½ cup of mozzarella cheese to the bowl and toss well to combine.
- Add the mixture to the greased baking dish and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, then broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese on top is golden brown.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
521kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
1026mg
(43%)
Potassium
575mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3056IU
(61%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
312mg
(31%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1026mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3056IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.