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One Pot Italian Chicken Pasta Bake recipe for families stretching their meal planning dollars via flouronmyface.com

Italian Chicken Pasta Bake

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Easy one pot pasta recipes are perfect for families who need to stretch their meal planning dollars.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 462 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red pepper (sliced)
  • ½ cup onion (sliced)
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast (sliced thinly)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound pasta (cooked el dente)
  • 2 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (shredded and divided)
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce
  • ¾ cup fresh Parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
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Instructions 

  • Boil pasta following instructions on the package, drain and rinse well. Set pasta aside in the colander.
  • Heat the olive oil in the pot you boiled the pasta in. Add the red pepper and onions. Saute until the onions are almost translucent.
  • Add the chicken to the pot and saute until cooked through about 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic to pan and toss for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Return pasta to the pot with the chicken and vegetables.
  • Add the jar of sauce, half the mozzarella cheese and ½ cup of the shredded Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
  • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta.
  • Place the oven safe pot in a 350 F. degree oven with the lid on and heat until the cheese on the top has melted.
  • Serve immediately with Italian bread and a salad (optional).

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 886mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1161IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 318mgIron: 2mg
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