Creamy Baked Pasta Recipe | Cheesy & Delicious Oven - Style Pasta | Chicken Bake Pasta Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while pecorino is often less expensive.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while cheddar is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven.

Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain.

In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.

In a bowl, mix heavy cream, cream cheese, and seasonings until smooth.

Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and spinach, then pour the cream mixture over it.

Transfer to a greased baking dish, sprinkle with cheeses, and bake until bubbly.

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