Creamy Baked Pasta with Chicken & Spinach

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain & set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach. Cover & cook for 4-5 mins, until the spinach is wilted. Season with salt & pepper, then set aside.

Step 3

Meanwhile, prepare the béchamel sauce. In a small pot, add the butter & melt it over low heat. Add the flour & mix quickly until the flour is fully incorporated.

Step 4

Add the milk. Season with salt & pepper. Whisk until the sauce has thickened & is starting to bubble, about 2-3 mins. Remove from the heat & set aside.

Step 5

In an ovenproof dish, add the pasta, spinach, sliced chicken torn into pieces, béchamel sauce & half of the parmesan. Mix together.

Step 6

Top with the remaining parmesan & bake for 15-20 mins at 400°F.

Step 7

Once the pasta bake is bubbly & the cheese is lightly golden brown, remove from the oven. Serve & enjoy!