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Easy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake
A delicious and hearty baked pasta dish featuring tender chicken, flavorful passata, and melted cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 500 g chicken breast, diced
Pasta
- 300 g dried wholewheat pasta (penne or fusilli)
Sauce
- 700 g jar passata
- 3 tsp lazy garlic
- 2 tsp Italian herbs
Broth
- 600 ml chicken stock
Cheese
- 150 g light mozzarella, grated
- 30 g Parmesan, finely grated
Seasoning
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Combine chicken, pasta, passata, garlic, herbs, and stock in a baking dish; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheeses, and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for best flavor.