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Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake

Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake: 3 Secrets to Perfect Comfort Food

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A creamy and cheesy pasta bake with chicken, vegetables, and bacon.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 600 grams chicken breast
  • 2 zucchinis
  • 2 carrots
  • 100 grams diced bacon
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 10 grams basil
  • 300 ml cream
  • 625 grams filled pasta
  • 125 grams mozzarella
  • 125 grams parmesan

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius fanforced (355F).
  2. Peel and grate the zucchini and carrot. Dice the onion and slice the chicken.
  3. Fry the chicken in a medium frypan over medium heat with olive oil until golden. Set aside.
  4. Bring water to boil in a large pot and cook the pasta as per the pack instructions.
  5. Fry the onion and garlic until soft.
  6. Add the bacon and fry until golden.
  7. Add the veggies and stir for 3 minutes.
  8. Drain the pasta and add the veggies, chicken, and cream. Mix well.
  9. Stir through the basil and pour into a baking dish.
  10. Top with the cheese. Bake 20 minutes with a lid and 15 without until golden and bubbly.

Notes

  • You can use shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken.
  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
  • Boil the pasta beforehand to ensure it cooks evenly.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg