A delicious and comforting Italian chicken pasta bake.

Italian Chicken Pasta Bake
A delicious and comforting Italian chicken pasta bake.
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast cubed
- 400 grams penne pasta
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 4 oz
- 1 can Tomato sauce 200 g
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- Basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and cook until no longer pink in the center. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked chicken and penne pasta to the skillet. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 39gFat: 9gFiber: 4g
I wish you would give the amount of ingredients in ENGLISH – ( 2 cups, 1/2 Tablespoon, etc.) We don’t use GRAMS in our ingredients and it is very confusing!
Grams *is* English! In terms of fiber content, carbs et cetera, nutritional labels all use grams now. As for the weights? go get a kitchen scale. Or tack up a conversion chart (grams/ounces) on the inside of your pantry door. You will SOON GET the hang of it!!! Measurements in grams (Weight), rather than cups (Volume), is a far more accurate way to cook anyway. USA, Liberia and Burma are *only* countries who don’t use metric weights. OUCH! Be part of the change to bring the USA up to standard. It’s a simple system to learn. Your kids, and grandkids will thank you!
Absolutely provide in ENGLISH! If you show it once so we can post it to use FOREVER, we will appreciate it!
Italian pasta is the best in the world, no contest!
Definitely!!! I agree and this is my favorite dish.