Chicken and Spinach Pasta Bake

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I got this recipe out of a Southern Living magazine a couple years ago. We really like it.

8 oz. uncooked rigatoni pasta
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 can ( 14.5 oz) italian style diced tomatoes
1 ( 8oz) container chive and onion cream cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mozarella cheese

Prepare rigatoni according to pkg direction
Pre-heat oven to 375, grease 11 x 7 baking dish
Saute onions in large pan until just tender, do not brown onions.
Drain chopped spinach well and dry between papertowels
Stir cooked and drained rigatoni, chicken, spinach and next 4 ingredients into onion mixture and mix well.
Spread mixture into baking dish and sprinkle evenly with mozarella cheese.
Bake, covered, for 30 minutes, uncover, and bake 15 more minutes or until bubbly.
I served this with a green salad and crusty french bread.
It makes a fairly large amount, but it reheats well.


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