Description

This Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta Bake takes all the best parts of the classic dip — the creaminess, the garlicky flavor, the spinach and artichoke goodness — and transforms them into a hearty, satisfying meal. Tender pasta, juicy chicken, and a rich cream cheese sauce are baked under a melty blanket of mozzarella and Parmesan. It’s the perfect “cozy night in” dish, an instant crowd-pleaser at potlucks, and the type of comfort food people request the recipe for immediately.

Ingredients

Pasta & Protein

12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Swap option: 2 cans chickpeas for vegetarian

Veggies & Mix-ins

1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
1½ cups baby spinach, chopped
If using frozen: thaw & squeeze completely dry

Creamy Sauce Base

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Cheese Topping

1 cup shredded mozzarella
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare the Dish

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook the Pasta

Boil pasta in well-salted water until just al dente.
Drain (but don’t rinse — the starch helps the sauce cling!).

3. Make the Creamy Sauce

In a large bowl, mix:

softened cream cheese
sour cream/Greek yogurt
garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes

Then stir in:

chopped artichokes
spinach
shredded chicken
half of the mozzarella

4. Combine Everything

Add the warm pasta to the bowl and fold gently until everything is evenly coated.

5. Assemble

Pour mixture into your baking dish.
Top with:

the remaining mozzarella
all the Parmesan

6. Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra browning.

7. Rest

Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens.

Notes

Softening the cream cheese is key. Cold cream cheese = lumps.
Be ruthless with spinach moisture. Too much liquid makes a thin sauce.
Don’t skip resting time. It makes a huge difference in creaminess.