Chicken Pasta Bake
This Chicken Pasta Bake is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for a satisfying family meal. With a rich tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella topping, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 300g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, dried basil, and dried oregano. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the pasta and chicken mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg