Cheesy Chicken and Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Bake
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
408 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Cheesy Chicken and Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Bake
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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
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved, washed and hulled
- 1 lb pasta Ziti, Rigatoni or Penne, pack
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium brown onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
- 1 lb chicken thigh diced, skinless and boneless, or chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder (Vegeta)
- 1 pinch salt to season
- 24 oz passata or Tomato Sauce for U.S Readers, bottle
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup milk or almond milk, skim or low fat
- 2 tablespoons corn starch mixed, or cornflour, plus ¼ cup water
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated, light
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- 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).
- Boil the pasta following packet instructions in salted water.
- 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.
- Pour in the milk and the cornflour mixture, and stir again until sauce is creamy and thick..
- 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).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese has melted through.
Optional:
- 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
(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%)
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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Overall Rating
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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