Quick Chicken and spinach Casserole

By Reneeb

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked gemelli (twist) pasta (8 ounces) 1 package (1.8 ounces) leek soup mix 2 cups milk 1 cup cut-up cooked chicken 2 cups baby spinach leaves 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1 Heat oven to 350º. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole or square baking dish, 8 x 8 x 2 inches, with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2 While pasta is cooking, mix soup mix (dry) and milk in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
3 Mix pasta, chicken and spinach in baking dish. Pour soup mixture over pasta mixture; stir gently to mix. Spread evenly. Sprinkle with cheese.
4 Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown.


Like some extra crunch? Just top with sliced toasted almonds or French-fried onions after baking