Cheesy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

Create a wholesome meal the whole family will enjoy with cheesy chicken in a rich and filling spinach pasta

 

  • Serves 4
  • Preparation Time: 10 mins
  • Cooking Time: 50 mins

 

 

Ingredients

  • 1 x box Knorr Fresh Ideas Mince Mate Smoky Bacon & Cheddar Flavour
  • 15ml oil
  • 400ml cold milk
  • 300g frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 125ml grated mozzarella cheese
  • 500g chicken mince
  • 500ml warm water
  • 500g cottage cheese, chunky
  • 1 sachet Knorr Classic White Sauce, prepared
  • 125ml grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. In a pan, brown chicken mince in oil
  2. Pour seasoning mix, warm water and cold milk over the mince, add uncooked pasta and mix together
  3. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally
  4. Reduce heat and allow to simmer uncovered on low heat for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally until pasta is cooked
  5. Squeeze the water out the spinach and mix in the cottage cheese well
  6. Place half the chicken mince mixture in a baking dish and spread the cottage cheese and spinach mixture over the top
  7. Layer another layer of the chicken over the top
  8. Top with the prepared white sauce
  9. Sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheese and bake at 180 degrees C for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbling and brown