Baked Spaghetti With Chicken And Spinach

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 ounces spaghetti
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in bite size pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 2 cups packed fresh spinach
• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (italian style)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 dash salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook spaghetti, al dente, drain and set aside.
• 2 heat oil in large saucepan.
• 3 add garlic and onion, cook until soft, but not browned.
• 4 add chicken, brown on all sides, turning often, until no longer pink.
• 5 sauce: in a blender or food processor, add stewed tomatoes, basil, tarragon, salt, chili flakes, parsley, garlic and cheese.
• 6 pulse until just chunky, not smooth.
• 7 add sauce to chicken mixture.
• 8 stir and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 9 line an oven proof casserole with the spinach.
• 10 lay the spaghetti over the spinach.
• 11 pour the chicken/sauce mixture over the spaghetti.
• 12 bring a spoon up through the layers to mix lightly and turn the spinach throughout.
• 13 sprinkle cheeses on top and add another dash of chili flakes if desired.
• 14 bake at 400°f for 20 to 30 minutes.