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Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

This family friendly cheesy chicken pasta bake is so quick and easy to make. Feed a family of 4 for approx. £1.25 per person. Tasty, delicious, filling and healthy. Perfect for a family on the go, only 15 minutes prep and then pop it in the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Portions
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 400g Diced Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 350g Dried Pasta
  • 120g Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • 2 Cloves Garlic [Crushed]
  • 1 Red Pepper [Deseeded, Sliced]
  • 1 Onion [Peeled, Diced]
  • ½ tsp Oregano
  • ½ tsp Basil
  • 500g Passata
  • 1 Chicken Stock Cube
  • Pinch Salt
  • Pinch Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to gas mark 6/200°C/Fan 180°C
  • Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions.
  • Make Chicken Stock using 200ml boiling water and 1 Chicken Stock cube. Add this to a pan along with onion, Red pepper and garlic. Cover and simmer until most of the liquid is reduced.
  • Add the diced chicken, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Brown the chicken and then stir in the drained pasta and passata.
  • Pour into a large baking dish and top with grated cheese. 
  • Pop into the oven for 25 – 30 minutes.