4 cups uncooked spiral pasta- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
- 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, soup, bacon, milk and mayonnaise. Stir in tomatoes and spinach.
- Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 375° for 60-70 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 2 casseroles (5 servings each).
Nutritional Facts1-1/4 cups equals 584 calories, 34 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 93 mg cholesterol, 1,161 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 33 g protein.
From Taste of Home
