Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta Bake
Casserole
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Cook Time
1 h
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Prep Time
30 Min
Description
This creamy chicken and spinach pasta bake is a family favorite! I've been making it for years, and it's always a hit. The combination of savory pancetta, tender chicken, and fresh spinach in a rich, cheesy sauce is simply irresistible. It's perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a potluck with friends. The best part? It's easy to prepare ahead of time and bake when you're ready to eat. Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrients. Enjoy!
Ingredients (13 ingredients)
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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65 g pancetta
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2 piece chicken breasts
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1 piece onion
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3 clove garlic cloves
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500 g conchiglie pasta
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40 g plain flour
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220 ml double cream
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470 ml whole milk
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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100 g cheddar
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200 g spinach
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65 g parmesan
Preparation (10 steps)
Prepare Pancetta
Pour the vegetable oil into a large, deep frying pan. Once shimmering, scatter in the pancetta. Cook until golden, then remove from the pan using a slotted spoon, leaving behind the oil. Set aside.
Sear Chicken
Add the chicken to the pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until golden on all sides, around 5-6 mins. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Chop Onion and Garlic
Add the onion to the mixing bowl and chop for 3 Sec. / Stufe 5.
Sauté Onion and Garlic
Add the garlic cloves to the mixing bowl and chop for 3 Sec. / Stufe 7. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a spatula. Cook for 8 Min. / 120°C / Stufe 1.
Add Flour
Scatter the plain flour into the onion and garlic mixture, and cook for 1 Min. / 120°C / Stufe 1.
Make the Sauce
Pour in the double cream and whole milk a little at a time, until you have a smooth sauce. Cook for 5 Min. / 90°C / Stufe 3.
Add Mustard and Cheddar
Stir the Dijon mustard and cheddar into the sauce. Season well with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 Min. / 60°C / Stufe 2.
Combine Ingredients
Stir in the cooked pasta, chicken, reserved pancetta and a good splash of pasta water – you want it to be quite saucy.
Add Spinach
Stir in the spinach a handful at a time to wilt, then transfer everything to an ovenproof dish.
Bake
Sprinkle with parmesan over the top and some more black pepper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Finished cooking? Great! 🎉
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Emma Martin
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- Cereals containing gluten: Wheat
- Milk (including lactose)
- Mustard
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