Chicken pasta bakes recipe

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Easy chicken pasta bakes will have kids and adults cleaning their plates!

Preparation Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 40 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4)

2 large (about 500g) chicken breast fillets
1 1/2 cups (175g) small dried penne pasta
260g butternut pumpkin, seeded, peeled, cut into 2cm cubes
1 cup (150g) frozen peas
1 cup (70g) broccoli florets
1 1/4 cups (310ml) tomato pasta sauce
1/2 cup (40g) coarsely grated light cheddar

Method

Preheat grill on high. Cook the chicken under grill for 6-7 minutes each side or until cooked through. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly. Coarsely chop and place in a large bowl.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta following packet directions until al dente.

Cook the pumpkin in a large saucepan of boiling water for 10 minutes. Add the peas and broccoli and cook for a further 1 minute or until tender.

Preheat oven to 180ºC. Combine the chicken, pasta, pumpkin mixture and pasta sauce in a large bowl. Divide among four 2-cup (500ml) capacity ovenproof dishes. Sprinkle the cheddar over each dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.

Source
Taste.com.au - January 2012
Recipe by Susie Burrella
 
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