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Chicken Pasta Casserole

Easy to throw together and transport for the working fellow. High in protein!

  • ⏲️ Prep time: 5 min
  • 🍳Cook time: 35 min
  • 🍽️ 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.
  3. Boil water and add pasta. Cook for a few minutes less than usual (about 7-8 minutes).
  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.

Contribution

;tags: chicken italian pasta