By Renee Mitchell
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the diced chicken breast to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté the chopped carrots and diced potatoes until they are tender.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about a minute. Gradually whisk in 400ml of milk, cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens.
Stir in 100g of grated cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, potatoes, and carrots. Pour the cheese sauce over the mixture and stir well to combine.
Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining 50g of cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Bake!
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This Dinner Baked Comfort Food recipe is ready in 45 minutes and features pasta, chicken breast, potatoes and other delicious ingredients. Contains 650 calories total.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the diced chicken breast to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté the chopped carrots and diced potatoes until they are tender.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about a minute. Gradually whisk in 400ml of milk, cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens.
Stir in 100g of grated cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, potatoes, and carrots. Pour the cheese sauce over the mixture and stir well to combine.
Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining 50g of cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Bake!
Calories per Serving: 650
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