Inspired by the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean, this pasta bake is packed with tomatoes, spinach and olives and gets an extra-creamy touch from feta cheese.
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Bake
- Prep Time 40 min
- Total 1 hr 20 min
- Servings 8
- Ingredients 16
Ingredients
- 12 oz uncooked gemelli pasta (about 3 cups)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces (about 3)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1 bag (8 oz) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and diced
- 8 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
- 1 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; set aside.
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Step2Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and add to skillet; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet; set aside.
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Step3Reduce heat to medium. In same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add spinach; cook and stir until starting to wilt, about 1 minute.
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Step4In very large bowl, mix cooked chicken, spinach mixture, pasta, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and Italian cheese blend. Transfer mixture to baking dish.
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Step5In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle on top of pasta mixture in baking dish. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown and casserole is heated through (165°F in center). Garnish with basil, and serve.
Nutrition
590
Calories
24g
Total Fat
36g
Protein
60g
Total Carbohydrate
8g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 590
- Calories from Fat
- 210
- Total Fat
- 24g
- 36%
- Saturated Fat
- 10g
- 52%
- Trans Fat
- 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 95mg
- 31%
- Sodium
- 1440mg
- 60%
- Potassium
- 460mg
- 13%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 60g
- 20%
- Dietary Fiber
- 4g
- 17%
- Sugars
- 8g
- Protein
- 36g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 80%
- 80%
- Vitamin C
- 10%
- 10%
- Calcium
- 40%
- 40%
- Iron
- 25%
- 25%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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