Pesto Pasta Traybake

40m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cook pasta until its soft with a slight bite (normally about 12-15 mins).
  2. 2Add the yogurt and diced chicken to a dish and coat the chicken.
  3. 3Bake on 200 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is almost cooked.
  4. 4Add pasta to chicken with pesto and 60g of mozzarella.
  5. 5Bake for another 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
  6. 6Add the rest of the cheese on top and bake for 5 minutes until melted.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 300 g dry penne pasta
  • 50 g 0% yogurt
  • 100 g shop bought reduced fat green Pesto
  • 100 g Shredded mozzarella
  • Basil

Equipment

dishovenpotspoon

Tips

  • For extra cheesiness, add a broken-up mozzarella ball on top when adding the pasta.
  • Bake until the edges of the pasta burn slightly for an incredible taste.