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title: "Chicken Pasta Casserole"
date: 2021-03-12
tags: ['chicken', 'italian', 'pasta']
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author: miika-nissi
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![Chicken Pasta Casserole ](/pix/chicken-pasta-casserole.webp )
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Easy to throw together and transport for the working fellow. High in protein!
- ⏲️ Prep time: 5 min
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- 🍳 Cook time: 35 min
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- 🍽️ Servings: 4-6
## Ingredients
- 16oz (450g) macaroni (elbow, penne)
- 24oz (700g) raw chicken breast, diced
- 9oz (250g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1.5oz (40g) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1.5oz (40g) bread crumbs
- 16oz (450g) diced tomatoes
- Some oil and butter
- (Optional) More mozzarella and parmesan for fans of cheese.
## Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
2. Dice chicken and pan cook with oil until fully cooked.
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3. [Cook the pasta ](/pasta ) for a few minutes less than usual (about 7-8 minutes).
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4. Add chicken and pasta into a casserole dish. Mix together. Add diced tomato and shredded mozzarella cheese and keep mixing. Top with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs for an even coat. Add about a spoonful of butter evenly on the top.
5. Cook in the oven for 22-25 minutes, until the top looks golden.