Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

Fusion cuisine · 600 calories

Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake recipe

About this recipe

Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake is a hearty and comforting dish, combining tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners, this fusion dish melds British comfort food with Italian-inspired flavors for an irresistible meal.

Ingredients

  • NaN Fresh Halal Chicken Breast - Boneless Without Skin
  • NaN Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2.27L / 4 Pints British Whole Milk 2.27L / 4 Pints
  • - De Cecco Pasta Penne Rigate
  • - Lurpak Unsalted Butter
  • - Tata Salt
  • 100G Trs Whole Black Pepper 100G
  • 1.5 Kg Best In Plain Flour 1.5 Kg
  • - Natco Ground Nutmeg
  • 120 G Blue Dragon Panko Breadcrumbs 120g
  • 100G Trs Paprika 100G

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C for fan-assisted ovens) or Gas Mark 6.
  2. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  4. 4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the plain flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking continuously, until a paste forms.
  5. 5. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in half of the grated cheddar cheese and all of the Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  6. 6. Combine the cooked pasta, chicken, and cheese sauce in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  7. 7. Transfer the mixture into a large ovenproof dish. Sprinkle the remaining grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Optionally, add breadcrumbs for a crispy topping.
  8. 8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown on top.
  9. 9. Remove from the oven and let the pasta bake cool for 5 minutes before serving.