Baked Chicken and Spinach Pasta

from "bitchin camero" - http://www.bitchincamero.com/mel/2010/02/moms-baked-chicken-spinach-pasta/

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  whole wheat shell pasta
• 2  lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 8  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 5  cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 2  cups mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Set a large pot of water to boil. Once it comes to a rolling boil, salt it and cook the pasta until just al dente. Drain.
2. While the pasta is cooking, set a large skillet over medium heat. Once it’s hot, heat the olive oil then add the chicken. Brown the chicken on all sides – about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and simmer with the chicken until it’s fragrant and begins to turn golden – about 3 minutes.
3. Add the salt. spinach and white wine to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 – 5 minutes, or until the spinach begins to wilt. Toss the contents of the skillet with the pasta and place in a casserole dish. Cover with cheese and bake for 25 minutes.