Chicken Pasta Bake
When feeding many, a pasta bake is tasty and fuss-free. I love that you can prepare it all in one big dish and pop it in the oven to bake away at dinnertime. Try adding peppers, courgettes, broccoli, or whatever vegetables your family loves. This recipe
SERVES
5
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
15
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
40
MINUTES
Ingredients
250g penne pasta
4 chicken breasts cut into small cubes
20g butter
3 tbsp olive oil
onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves crushed
¼ tsp chilli flakes
400g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp flour
250ml chicken stock
4 tbsp mascarpone cheese OR fresh cream
Handful of freshly chopped basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper
For the crunchy topping: 100g breadcrumbs
80g cheddar grated
40g melted butter
Handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
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