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title: "Chicken Pasta Casserole"
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date: 2021-03-12
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tags: ['chicken', 'italian', 'pasta']
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author: miika-nissi
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---
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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!
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- ⏲️ Prep time: 5 min
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- 🍳 Cook time: 35 min
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- 🍽️ Servings: 4-6
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## Ingredients
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- 16oz (450g) macaroni (elbow, penne)
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- 24oz (700g) raw chicken breast, diced
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- 9oz (250g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
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- 1.5oz (40g) parmesan cheese, grated
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- 1.5oz (40g) bread crumbs
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- 16oz (450g) diced tomatoes
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- Some oil and butter
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- (Optional) More mozzarella and parmesan for fans of cheese.
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## Directions
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1. Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
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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.
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5. Cook in the oven for 22-25 minutes, until the top looks golden.
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