Chicken Tuscan Pasta Bake Freezer Friendly Recipes

ONE-PAN TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix pasta, chicken, tomatoes, Alfredo sauce, water, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper flakes. Pour mixture into dish. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 40 minutes.
• Remove dish from oven; stir mixture thoroughly. Add spinach, and stir until well mixed. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered 5 to 7 minutes or until pasta is tender and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.

CHICKEN TUSCAN PASTA BAKE - FREEZER FRIENDLY

Steps:

• If baking immediately, preheat oven to 350°F. Otherwise, begin on step 2.
• Spray a 9X13 or larger baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain when finished cooking.
• Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of reserved sun dried tomato oil (or olive oil) and add chicken and onions. Saute until chicken is cooked through and onions are translucent, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add kale and sundried tomatoes and cook until kale is wilted, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese, milk, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and cook until cream cheese is melted and incorporated. Add pasta and stir to coat pasta with all other ingredients. Pour into prepared baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
• If baking immediately, place in preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted. If you like a softer noodle, cover with foil during baking.
• If freezing, cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil and place in freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, remove plastic and cover with foil. Place in cold oven and turn oven to 350°F. Bake for 45 minutes covered and then uncover and continue baking for 30 minutes longer or until heated through.

20 MINUTE TUSCAN PASTA (FREEZER MEAL)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. While it's cooking, prepare the sauce.
• In a medium pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring the whole time. Stir in the dried basil. Add the cream cheese, stirring with a whisk until the mixture is smooth. It will look curdled at first, but with constant whisking for 2-3 minutes, it will become a smooth creamy paste. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes.
• Keep cooking over medium heat and add the milk and whisk quickly and constantly until it is blended into the sauce. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, pepper and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is the desired consistency, 5-10 minutes.
• Serve over hot, cooked noodles. I put my chicken on top, or you can mix it in.