Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Season chicken breasts with mixed spices.
- 2Cook the seasoned chicken in olive oil until golden brown on both sides, then remove from the pan.
- 3Add butter and diced onion to the same pan and sauté until softened.
- 4Add minced garlic to the pan and continue to sauté.
- 5Stir in tomato paste and a blend of spices into the onion and garlic mixture.
- 6Deglaze the pan with pasta water and mix well.
- 7Pour in heavy cream and whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- 8Add fresh spinach to the sauce and stir until wilted.
- 9Mix shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce until melted.
- 10Pour the creamy sauce over cooked penne pasta and diced cooked chicken in a baking dish.
- 11Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- 12Top with additional shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 13Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- 14Serve and optionally garnish with fresh parsley and chili flakes.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken
- Spices for chicken
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Tomato paste
- Spices for sauce
- Pasta water
- Heavy cream
- Spinach
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Penne pasta, cooked
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Equipment
Cutting boardSmall bowlTongsFrying panSpatulaWhiskBaking dishSpoonFork
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