Orange Chicken and Pasta Casserole Recipe

Name: Orange Chicken and Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup strained fresh orange juice; 3 tbsp. soy sauce; 2 tbsp. dry white wine; 2 to 3 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 tbsp. honey; 1 tbsp. orange zest; finely grated; 1 tbsp. gingerroot, peeled and grated; 1 dash cayenne pepper;; to taste; 1-1/2 lb. boneless chicken thighs, skinned; 1/2 lb. penne; penne rigate; 1-1/2 cup frozen peas; 2 tbsp. fresh italian parsley, chopped; Salt

Servings: persons

1/3 cup strained fresh orange juice
3 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. dry white wine
2 to 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. orange zest; finely grated
1 tbsp. gingerroot, peeled and grated
1 dash cayenne pepper;
to taste
1-1/2 lb. boneless chicken thighs, skinned
1/2 lb. penne
penne rigate
1-1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp. fresh italian parsley, chopped
Salt

1
In a shallow dish, mix the orange juice, soy sauce, wine, oil, honey, zest, gingerroot, and cayenne.
2
Add the chicken and turn the pieces to coat.
3
Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, turning the chicken once or twice while marinating.
4
Preheat the broiler or grill.
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade in a small saucepan.
6
Broil or grill the chicken, brushing twice with the marinade, until the inside is no longer pink, about 4 minutes per side; check by cutting into a thick piece.
7
Transfer to a cutting board.
8
Preheat the oven to 350F.
9
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta, uncovered, over high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
10
Add the peas and heat until separated.
11
Drain well, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large bowl.
12
Cut the chicken into strips.
13
Bring the reserved marinade to a simmer, pour over the pasta mixture, and mix well (see note).
14
Add the chicken strips, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
15
Transfer the pasta mixture to an oiled 10-cup casserole.
16
Cover and bake 30 minutes, or until heated through.
17
Serve hot.

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup strained fresh orange juice, 3 tbsp. soy sauce, 2 tbsp. dry white wine, 2 to 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Orange Chicken 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.

Orange Chicken and Pasta Casserole

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