CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE

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Make and share this Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces pasta shells
8 ounces broccoli, cut into very small florets and the stems thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
6 ounces chestnut mushrooms, quartered
4 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste
1 (80 g) packet soft spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs (such as Boursin)
1 (284 ml) carton single cream
1 bunch spring onion, finely sliced
3 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
2 ounces sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375*F.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water for 6 minutes, then add the broccoli and cook for 5 to 6 minutes longer, until the pasta is just cooked.
  • Drain well and return to pan.
  • Heat the oil in a wide pan and add the chicken pieces.
  • Fry until lightly browned.
  • Tip in the mushrooms and stir fry for 1 minute, then stir in the tomato paste, cheese and cream.
  • Gently simmer until the cheese has melted, stirring, until the sauce is thickened slightly.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta, stirring gently until coated, then tip into a shallow ovenproof dish.
  • Level the top.
  • Mix the spring onions, cheddar, garlic and almonds and sprinkle over the pasta.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.1, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 116.6, Sodium 369.5, Carbohydrate 77.9, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 44.6

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