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Chicken pasta bake

by Mark Smallman-20 January 2026Easy
Chicken pasta bake
Prep Time30 min
Cook Time45 min
Total Time75 min
Servings6

Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Imported RecipeOriginally from: www.bbcgoodfood.com

Ingredients

Method

  1. 0

    Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.

  2. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.

  3. 2

    Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts

Calories575 kcal
Protein33g
Carbohydrates41g
Fat30g

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