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White Sauce Pasta Chicken Bake

Cultural Context

Originating from Italian cuisine, pasta bakes are a comforting dish that combines pasta with a creamy sauce and various proteins. This dish is popular in many households, especially as a family meal, showcasing the versatility of pasta and the creamy white sauce. Today, variations abound globally, often incorporating different proteins and vegetables, making it a beloved comfort food.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups penne pasta (uncooked)
2 organic boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoon flour + 1 tablespoon of flour for white sauce
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
1 tablespoon organic parsley (finely chopped)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Preheat the oven to 375F.

2

Cook pasta according to the directions on the package.

3

In a mixing plate mix together flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

4

Pat chicken breast dry with paper towel, then season with 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and pepper, to taste. Dredge chicken breast in bread crumbs.

5

Preheat olive oil on a medium heat in oven-proof skillet. Add chicken breast and sear for about 3 minutes on both sides or until golden color. Remove chicken to a plate.

6

Using the same skillet, on medium heat, add butter. After butter melts add 1 tablespoon of flour and stir for 1 minute. Now pour in white wine and cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until reduces in half. Pour in chicken stock, bring it to a boil and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in heavy whipping cream.

7

Place cooked pasta into the sauce & seared chicken breast over the pasta, sprinkle parmesan cheese over the chicken and pasta, bake in the oven uncovered for about 12 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside.

8

Cut chicken breast into strips, return back to the skillet. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

oven-proof skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Chicken Alfredo BakeCreamy Chicken Pasta Bake
Local Name: Pasta al forno con pollo e salsa bianca

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