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Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta Bake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
A delicious baked pasta dish combining tender chicken, rich tomato sauce, and creamy cheese for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 400 g Pasta (penne or rigatoni)

Chicken

  • 500 g Boneless, skinless chicken breast (or chicken thighs)

Olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Salt

  • to taste Salt

Black pepper

  • to taste Black pepper

Yellow onion

  • 1 piece Yellow onion (diced)

Garlic

  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)

Dried Italian herbs

  • 2 teaspoons Dried Italian herbs

Tomato puree

  • 2 tablespoons Tomato puree (tomato paste)

Canned diced tomatoes

  • 1 tin Canned diced tomatoes (400g/14 oz)

Double cream

  • 240 ml Double cream (heavy cream) (* See notes)

Parmesan cheese

  • 100 g Grated Parmesan cheese

Mozzarella cheese

  • 150 g Shredded mozzarella cheese

Fresh basil or parsley

  • for garnish (optional) Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish (optional))

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Mix cooked chicken, pasta, and sauce; stir in cream and half of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan, then bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

For a lighter version, use less cheese and cream.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken