Three Cheese Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Alfredo Pasta – cheesy chicken Alfredo pasta meets spinach & artichoke dip. Two of my all-time favorites in one pan. Super easy to make. Can freeze for a quick meal later!! Penne pasta, Alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese, sour cream, garlic, parmesan cheese, frozen spinach, chopped artichokes, eggs, and chopped chicken. Use a rotisserie chicken for quick prep. Makes a ton – great for a crowd!
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Stop what you are doing and add this Three Cheese Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Alfredo Pasta to your menu. OMG! This casserole is CRAZY good! Think cheesy chicken alfredo meets spinach & artichoke dip. Two of my all-time favorites in one pan. Pasta, chicken, spinach, artichokes, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. I could eat this every single week! YUM! All you need is some garlic bread and a salad and you are set! Comfort food at its best.
How to Make Three Cheese Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Alfredo Pasta
This pasta casserole is super easy to make. Start with boiling the pasta. Next, mix together Alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese, sour cream, garlic, parmesan cheese, frozen spinach, chopped artichokes, eggs, and chopped chicken. Toss in the cooked pasta. Spread the pasta mixture in a large baking dish. Top the casserole with mozzarella cheese and bake.
Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I used a rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken in this casserole. It tastes great and is a HUGE timesaver!
- Make sure to get all of the water out of the frozen spinach. I squeeze the thawed spinach into some paper towels to get out as much liquid as possible.
- This pasta casserole would also be delicious with some mushrooms in the mix. YUM!
- Can Three Cheese Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Alfredo Pasta be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking.
- To bake after refrigerating, take the casserole dish out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking and bake as directed below.
- Can Three Cheese Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Alfredo Pasta be frozen? Yes! Assemble the casserole and let it cool completely. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze.
- To bake the casserole after freezing, thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed below.
- To reheat the casserole after freezing, thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake at 350ºF for 30 to 40 minutes.
What to Serve with Chicken Alfredo
This recipe makes a ton of and is great for a crowd. Take this to a potluck and I promise you will leave with an empty dish! We love to serve this pasta casserole with a salad and some garlic bread. Here are a few of our favorite recipes from the blog that go great with this yummy pasta bake:
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Three Cheese Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Alfredo Pasta
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 1 (16-oz) package penne pasta
- 2 (15-oz) jars Alfredo sauce
- 1 (8-oz) container sour cream
- 1 (15-oz) container ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (10 to 12-oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (14-oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
- Stir together all ingredients except mozzarella cheese. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle casserole evenly with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Notes:
- I used a rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken in this casserole. It tastes great and is a HUGE timesaver!
- Make sure to get all of the water out of the frozen spinach. I squeeze the thawed spinach into some paper towels to get out as much liquid as possible.
- This pasta casserole would also be delicious with some mushrooms in the mix. YUM!
- Can Three Cheese Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Alfredo Pasta be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking.
- To bake after refrigerating, take the casserole dish out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking and bake as directed below.
- Can Three Cheese Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Alfredo Pasta be frozen? Yes! Assemble the casserole and let it cool completely. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze.
- To bake the casserole after freezing, thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed below.
- To reheat the casserole after freezing, thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake at 350ºF for 30 to 40 minutes.
Steph
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What kind of Alfredo sauce do you use? Choices for that can make all the difference.
Thanks,
Marla
I love Rao's Alfredo Sauce, but it is a little expensive. I also really like Trader Joe's Alfredo Sauce and I have used Bertolli with success.