How to Make Creamy Chicken Florentine Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more comforting and satisfying than a big bowl of creamy pasta, especially when it's accompanied by tender, juicy chicken and hearty spinach. That's why Creamy Chicken Florentine Pasta is a recipe that deserves a spot in your weekly meal rotation. This dish is not only delicious and filling, but it's also incredibly easy to make, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want a homemade meal without a lot of fuss.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup minced fresh basil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 16 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While the macaroni is cooking, combine chicken, Swiss and mozzarella cheeses, mayonnaise, basil, and onion in a bowl. Add spinach, condensed soup, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper; mix to combine.
  • Drain macaroni. Gently stir into the chicken mixture. Transfer to an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 667mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 312mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 554mg