Chicken, Arugula And Pasta Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken, Arugula And Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g chicken breast; 300 g cavatappi (or macaroni); 1/2 tsp sunflower oil; 5 None bacon rashers, chopped; 3-5 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp plain flour; 500 ml milk; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 150 g Cheddar, grated; 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved; 80 g rocket

Servings: persons

500 g chicken breast
300 g cavatappi (or macaroni)
1/2 tsp sunflower oil
5 None bacon rashers, chopped
3-5 tbsp butter
3 tbsp plain flour
500 ml milk
1 tsp Dijon mustard
150 g Cheddar, grated
100 g cherry tomatoes, halved
80 g rocket

1
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Poach the chicken in boiling, salted water for 10-12 mins until cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a separate pot of boiling, salted water, then drain.
2
Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the bacon and fry for 4-5 mins until crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add 3 tbsp butter and the onion to the frying pan and saute for 3-4 mins. Stir in the flour then gradually whisk in the milk. Add the mustard and season then simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
3
Stir three-quarters of the Cheddar into the sauce. Dice the chicken then mix the chicken, pasta, bacon, tomatoes, argula and cheese sauce together. Grease a baking dish with butter then transfer the mixture to the dish. Dollop up to 2 tbsp butter over the top of the dish then bake for 15-20 mins until the top is golden and bubbling. Serve.

1697

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g chicken breast, 300 g cavatappi (or macaroni), 1/2 tsp sunflower oil, 5 None bacon rashers, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Arugula And Pasta Casserole 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.

Chicken, Arugula And Pasta Casserole

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