Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Total Time: 1 hr | Yield: 6 Servings
I will never get tired of recommending this spectacular recipe to my friends! Oh, man, you are so in for a treat! This Cheesy Pasta Bake with Chicken and Bacon will surely make your day extra special! Have a blessed day, friends. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper – de-seeded and chopped
1 yellow bell pepper – de-seeded and chopped
6 rashers cooked bacon – chopped
3 large chicken breasts – cut into bitesize chunks
400 grams dried pasta shapes – (I used rigatoni)
1 large onion – peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic – peeled and minced
1 tablespoon tomato puree
120 ml double (heavy) cream
800 grams tinned chopped tomatoes
100 grams fresh baby spinach
100 grams mozzarella – grated
100 grams strong cheddar cheese – grated
Small bunch parsley – roughly torn
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
A pinch of salt and pepper
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F or 190 degrees C.
Place a large pan with salted water on the stove and turn the heat to high. Allow the water to boil.
Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Place a large pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add oil and allow it to become hot.
Add the chicken and cook until brown.
Add the onion and sauté until translucent.
Add the garlic, tomato puree, chopped peppers, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Sate until aromatic.
Add the cream and tinned tomatoes, then stir until well mixed. Allow the mixture, then add the spinach, cooked bacon, and pasta. Toss until well combined.
Remove from the heat, then transfer everything into a baking dish and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese on top.
Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the top turns golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes at room temperature.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 657kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 33gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 637mgPotassium: 911mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3040IUVitamin C: 82.3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3.5mg
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