Italian Baked Chicken And Pastina Recipe

Name: Italian Baked Chicken And Pastina
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pastina (I only use elbows); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chicken breast, cubed (1-inch cubes); 1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 a small onion); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish

Servings: persons

1 cup pastina (I only use elbows)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken breast, cubed (1-inch cubes)
1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 a small onion)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain pasta into a large mixing bowl.
3
Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, stirring to combine, and cook until the onions are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Add the crushed red pepper, basil and italian seasoning. Put the chicken mixture into the bowl with the cooked pasta. Add the canned tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Place the mixture in a buttered 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. In a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs and the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta mixture. Dot the top with small bits of butter. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

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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.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pastina (I only use elbows), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup chicken breast, cubed (1-inch cubes), 1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 a small onion), and more.

Yes, Italian Baked Chicken And Pastina falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Italian Baked Chicken And Pastina

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