Marry Me Chicken Casserole (Creamy Baked Pasta Dinner)

Marry Me Chicken Casserole (Creamy Baked Pasta Dinner)

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Make marry me chicken casserole with tender chicken, pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce baked under a golden cheese topping.

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Cooking tools:

  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Grater
  • Colander
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) short pasta, such as penne, rotini, or cavatappi
  • 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for pasta water
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil from the sun-dried tomato jar, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup (55 g) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 packed cups (60 g) baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) reserved pasta water, as needed
  • 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

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