Cheesy Chicken and Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Bake

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    408 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Cheesy Chicken and Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Bake

a cheesy pasta dish full of fragrant herbs; juicy roasted cherry tomatoes; and seared, tender chicken pieces for the ultimate comfort food!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups washed and hulled cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 lb pack of pasta - Ziti, Rigatoni or Penne
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium brown onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
  • 1 lb skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breast diced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder (Vegeta)
  • 1 pinch Salt to season
  • 24 oz bottle of passata or Tomato Sauce for U.S Readers
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup skim/low fat milk or almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornflour/cornstarch + ¼ cup water mixed
  • 1 cup light mozzarella cheese grated
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to grill/broil settings on medium heat. Place the cherry tomatoes in a single layer on an oven tray lined with foil; spray with olive oil spray (or drizzle with a small amount of olive oil), and bake until soft and cooked through (about 10 minutes).
  2. Boil the pasta following packet instructions in salted water.
  3. While the pasta is boiling, in a separate large oven-proof pan, fry the onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the chicken pieces and sear until golden. Add the herbs, stock powder and salt to your tastes. Stir the Passata (or tomato sauce) and the tomato paste through the chicken; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally until the sauce begins to thicken. Add in the roasted cherry tomatoes and stir through.
  4. Pour in the milk and the cornflour mixture, and stir again until sauce is creamy and thick..
  5. When the pasta is al dente, drain and stir the pasta through the chicken. Mix half of the mozzarella cheese through the pasta; sprinkle the top with remaining cheeses. Add any extra cherry tomatoes over the top to garnish (optional).
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese has melted through.

Optional:

  1. Sprinkle with extra dried oregano and basil for extra flavour!

Notes

  • Cheesy garlic bread would pair deliciously with this for dipping and scooping the pasta up into your mouth!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 436mg (18%) Potassium 861mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 854IU (17%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 229mg (23%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 436mg 18%
Potassium 861mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 854IU 17%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 229mg 23%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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