Recipe: Pasta Bake Chicken

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound of chicken breast
• 1 pound of pasta (penne or ziti work well)
• 2 cups of tomato sauce
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup of chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
3. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the tomato sauce to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add the heavy cream to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and combined with the sauce.
8. Add the chopped fresh basil to the skillet and stir to combine.
9. Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
10. Transfer the pasta and chicken mixture to a large baking dish.
11. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the top of the pasta and chicken mixture.
12. Bake the pasta and chicken mixture in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Remove the pasta bake chicken from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 488
• Protein: 33g
• Fat: 22g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 780mg

Conclusion