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title	date	tags	author
Chicken Pasta Casserole	2021-03-12	chicken italian pasta	miika-nissi

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. Cook the pasta 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.