Baked Cheesy Pasta With Chicken Recipe

Name: Baked Cheesy Pasta With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne rigate another short pasta will work as well; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup grated cheese mozzarella, fontina, etc, a combination works well; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour plus extra flour for dredging chicken; 2 cups milk; 1 bell pepper diced--any color will do; 1/2 yellow onion a large, diced; 2 cloves garlic minced; olive oil; garlic power; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound penne rigate another short pasta will work as well
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup grated cheese mozzarella, fontina, etc, a combination works well
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour plus extra flour for dredging chicken
2 cups milk
1 bell pepper diced--any color will do
1/2 yellow onion a large, diced
2 cloves garlic minced
olive oil
garlic power
salt
pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2
Pound the chicken breasts with a mallet or pot until thin
3
Heat olive oil in a skillet at medium-high heat
4
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic power
5
Dredge the chicken breasts in flour shaking off the excess
6
Cook chicken until browned on each side--doesn't have to be cooked through
7
Take chicken out and reserve
8
Saute the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a skillet until the onion is soft
9
Remove from the skillet and reserve
10
Cook pasta in salted boiling water till just under al dente

793

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound penne rigate another short pasta will work as well, 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup grated cheese mozzarella, fontina, etc, a combination works well, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Baked Cheesy Pasta With Chicken falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Cheesy Pasta With Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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