Lazy Mom's Chicken Florentine Pasta Casserole

A Chicken Florentine Pasta Casserole that's ready for the oven in just 5 minutes! No pasta pre-cooking required for extra-easy prep.

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 oz short pasta shapes
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 7- oz jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly sliced
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 3/4 cup shredded melty cheese, such as mozzarella
• 2 heaping cups baby spinach

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C). Get out a 9x13 casserole dish and a large piece of foil to cover it with.
2. Assemble: Place chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic and pasta into the dish. Whisk together stock, milk and cornstarch in a large measuring jug. Pour into the casserole dish and stir.
3. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
4. Finish assembling: Remove the dish from the oven and very carefully remove the foil. Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, both cheeses and the spinach. Bake for 10-15 minutes, uncovered, until bubbly. Serve immediately.

This recipe and image adapted from: www.savorynothings.com

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