Chicken Pasta Casserole With Mixed Vegetables Recipe 45

CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
• In a large skillet heat the olive oil and add chicken. Cook chicken for about 5 to 10 minutes until slightly browned, and cooked through. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add the zucchini and stir.
• Add in the half and half, marinara sauce, cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
• Pour half the macaroni mixture in a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the Mozzarella cheese. Add the remaining macaroni and sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella cheese, then top with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the Panko breadcrumbs over the cheese to add a bit of a crunch.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE WITH MIXED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place fusilli pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet, and season with minced onion, salt and pepper, garlic powder, basil, and parsley. Cook until chicken juices run clear. Mix in the cooked pasta, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and mixed vegetables. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and butter. Spread evenly over the casserole.
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned.

CHICKEN & PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Add olive oil, onion and garlic in a large pot over a medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes, or until onion has softened.
• Add sausages. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Add can of crushed tomatoes and 2 cans of water. Bring to boil.
• Add seasonings and sweet chilli sauce to taste.
• Add pasta. Allow to simmer for 6-8 minutes. Add extra water if it starts to boil dry.
• (If using fresh vegetables, add at the same time as the pasta.)
• Add frozen vegetables and fresh basil. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve. Consistency should be slightly soupy, but not an excess of liquid.