Chicken Pasta Bake

Chicken Pasta Bake is a 50-minute protein packed dinner. Pick estimates $3.71 a serving, below the catalog average of $5.05, with 42g of protein and 660 kcal. You need stove + oven and 6 ingredients.

• 50 minCook time
• $3.71Est. cost
• 660Calories
• 42gProtein
• 58gCarbs
• 28gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🍗Chicken BreastMeat & Seafood5 oz
• 🍝Penne PastaPantry2½ oz
• 🥫Marinara SaucePantry½ cup
• 🧀Mozzarella CheeseDairy & Eggs1½ oz
• 🧀Parmesan CheeseDairy & Eggs½ oz
• 🌿BasilProduce1 tbsp

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a small baking dish.
2. Cook the penne in salted boiling water for 8 minutes until just shy of tender, then drain.
3. Dice the chicken breast and sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6 minutes until cooked through.
4. Stir the marinara sauce into the skillet with the chicken and simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Toss the drained penne through the sauce, then transfer everything to the baking dish.
6. Scatter the mozzarella and parmesan over the top and bake for 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
7. Rest for 3 minutes and finish with torn basil.

You'll need

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