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Chicken Tomato Pasta Bake

Prep 20 min Cook 30 min Difficulty 2/5

Chicken Tomato Pasta Bake shared via Recipe Finder. Prep 20 min, cook 30 min. Ingredients: 2 pcs chicken breast, 400 g pasta, 3 medium tomatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 2 pcs chicken breast
  • 400 g pasta
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 10 g fresh basil
  • 150 g mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until just under al dente, drain and set aside.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side; remove and slice or shred.
  5. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Chop tomatoes and add to the skillet, cooking until softened and saucy, about 5–7 minutes; season to taste.
  7. Stir cooked pasta and torn basil into the tomato sauce, mixing to coat evenly.
  8. Combine pasta mixture and sliced chicken in a baking dish, spreading evenly.
  9. Tear or slice mozzarella and scatter over the top.
  10. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15–20 minutes.
  11. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with remaining basil, and serve.

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