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CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

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Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Provided by Esther Clark

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
¼ tsp chilli flakes
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
1 tsp caster sugar
6 tbsp mascarpone
4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
300g penne
70g mature cheddar , grated
50g grated mozzarella
½ small bunch of parsley , finely chopped

Steps:

Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

CREAMY CHICKEN & PASTA BAKE

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Make and share this Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrs. Hughes

Categories Chicken

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rotini pasta, multi-grain, uncooked
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 3 cups)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 ounces neufchatel cheese, cubed
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli for the last 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
Add chicken; cook 3 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
Stir in broth; simmer 3 minutes or until chicken is done.
Add Neufchatel cheese; cook and stir on low heat 1 minute or until melted.
Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella.
Drain pasta and broccoli.
Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly.
Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish; cover.
Bake 15 minutes or until heated through.
Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
Bake, uncovered, 3 minutes or until melted.
Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.2, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 100.9, Sodium 396.2, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 44.2

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