Chicken, Spinach & Pasta Bake

• whole wheat penne (about 1/4 box)
• EVOO
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves
• 3 handfuls pre-cooked chicken breast strips
• 1 can garlic and olive oil canned tomatoes, drained
• 4 oz (about 1/2 container) chive and onion cream cheese
• salt
• shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 375.

Bring a salted pot of water to a boil. Prepare the pasta, according to directions on box. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process.

Spread EVOO in the bottom of a baking dish. Add the onions, spreading out evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until onions tender.

While onions are cooking, mix tomatoes, pasta, salt and spinach in a medium bowl. 

Warm up chicken strips in a medium skillet, and add the cream cheese until melted. Stir together until the chicken strips are evenly covered in cheese. Add to the pasta and veggies mixture. Stir all ingredients, and add to baking dish with onions. Sprinkle mozzarella on top of mixture. 

Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for another 10 minutes, or until bubbly.

adapted from savingmoneylivinglife.com