spinach~chicken macaroni bake

Findlay, OH
Updated on Jul 9, 2011

I got this recipe years ago from a friend of the family and replaced ground beef with ground chicken. It's a good way to get kids to eat spinach. It is very comforting. Tastes great with some garlic bread and salad :) The photo shows it with beef..which is delicious.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken (or turkey or beef)
  • 1 - cloved minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach
  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 1 pound can spaghetti sauce w/ mushrooms
  • 8 ounces can tomato sauce
  • 6 ounces can tomato paste
  • 7 ounces pkg of elbow macaroni; cooked
  • 2 cups shredded italian cheese blend (or mozzarella or cheddar)
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs, dry
  • 2 - beaten eggs
  • - salt and pepper

How To Make spinach~chicken macaroni bake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Brown the chicken, garlic and onions; drain. Cook the spinach according to microwave directions; squeeze dry-BUT SAVE THE JUICE.
  • Step 2
    Cook the macaroni while chicken and spinach is cooking; drain.
  • Step 3
    Add the spinach liquid to the chicken mixture; along with the sauces.
  • Step 4
    Combine the elbow noodles with the cheese, eggs, drained spinach, oil and bread crumbs. Put the noodle mix into a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Top with the chicken mixture.
  • Step 5
    Bake for 30 mins. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

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Category: Chicken
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Culture: Italian
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