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Chicken Pasta Bake with Garlic Bread

Chicken Pasta Bake with Garlic Bread

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 mins Cook: 40 mins Total: 60 mins

A creamy, cheesy chicken pasta bake topped with bubbling golden cheese, served with crispy garlic bread. Comfort food at its finest and perfect for a hearty family dinner.



 

Ingredients

For the Chicken Pasta Bake

  • 500g chicken breast or thighs, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 300g dried pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 150ml double cream
  • 150g grated mozzarella or cheddar
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Garlic Bread

  • 1 baguette
  • 75g butter, softened
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Step 1

    Cooking Instructions

Cook the Pasta

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  1. Step 2

    Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to packet instructions.

  2. Step 3

    Drain and set aside.

Cook the Chicken

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  1. Step 4

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. Step 5

    Add the chicken and cook until lightly golden.

  3. Step 6

    Remove and set aside.

Make the Sauce

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    In the same pan, add the onion and cook until soft.

  2. Step 8

    Stir in the garlic, oregano, and basil and cook briefly.

  3. Step 9

    Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. Step 10

    Stir in the cream and season to taste.

Assemble the Bake

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    Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

  2. Step 12

    Combine the pasta, chicken, and sauce.

  3. Step 13

    Transfer to an ovenproof dish and top with grated cheese.

Bake

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    Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Prepare the Garlic Bread

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  1. Step 15

    Mix the butter, garlic, and parsley.

  2. Step 16

    Spread over the baguette, wrap in foil, and bake for 10–12 minutes.

Serve

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    Serve the pasta bake hot with garlic bread on the side.

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