Smart Recipe Kitchen

2026-03-13

Serves: 6 | Total time: ~45 minutes | Why it works: Combines creamy spinach-artichoke dip flavors with protein and pasta; bakes for a golden top.

Ingredients

• 12 oz short pasta
• 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper

Method

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta to al dente; drain.
2. In a skillet, warm oil; cook garlic 30 seconds. Add spinach to wilt; stir in artichokes.
3. In a bowl, whisk cream cheese, yogurt, milk, Italian seasoning, salt/pepper. Fold in chicken, pasta, spinach-artichoke mix, half the mozzarella, and Parmesan.
4. Spread in a greased 9x13 dish; top with remaining mozzarella.
5. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest 5 minutes.