This is a hearty pasta bake, featuring tender chicken pieces and vibrant diced vegetables in a creamy sauce, all topped off with a generous layer of golden, melted cheese.
Prep Time: 20 min | Cooking Time: 30 min | Total Time: 50 min | Calories: 600 | Servings: 6
Ingredients:
✅ 3 cups of pasta uncooked
✅ 2 chicken breasts diced
✅ 1 bell pepper diced
✅ 2 tomatoes diced
✅ 2 cups of shredded cheese
✅ 1 cup of heavy cream
✅ 2 tablespoons of olive oil
✅ Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a rectangular glass baking dish.
2. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just shy of al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink.
4. Add the diced bell pepper and tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they soften.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir until everything is well-coated in the creamy sauce.
7. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
9. Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving.
