Baked Pasta With Chicken Recipe

Name: Baked Pasta With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 None medium onions, peeled and diced; 2 cloves garlic, pushed through a garlic press; 850 ml tinned peeled tomatoes, chopped; 4-5 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 500 g chicken breast fillets; 2-3 tbsp sunflower oil; 350 g tortiglioni pasta; 250 g mozzarella cheese, sliced; 500 g cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 handful fresh basil leaves, chopped + leaves for garnish; 1/2 handful fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

Servings: persons

2 None medium onions, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, pushed through a garlic press
850 ml tinned peeled tomatoes, chopped
4-5 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
500 g chicken breast fillets
2-3 tbsp sunflower oil
350 g tortiglioni pasta
250 g mozzarella cheese, sliced
500 g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 handful fresh basil leaves, chopped + leaves for garnish
1/2 handful fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

1
Heat half the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the onions until they are translucent. Add the garlic and fry for a few minutes further, then add the peeled tomatoes and tomato paste. Season, then cover and allow to simmer for 15-20 mins. Add the cherry tomatoes and the chopped herbs towards the end of the cooking time. Meanwhile, in a frying pan, heat the rest of the oil and fry the chicken breasts, turning, for 10-12 mins until they are cooked through. Season, remove from the pan and allow to cool.
2
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta, then mix with half the tomato sauce and pour into a greased baking dish. Slice the chicken and arrange on top of the pasta, then top with the rest of the tomato sauce. Top with the mozzarella slices and bake for about 30 mins. Serve in the dish, garnished with a few basil leaves.

2005

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 None medium onions, peeled and diced, 2 cloves garlic, pushed through a garlic press, 850 ml tinned peeled tomatoes, chopped, 4-5 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baked 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 Pasta With Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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