CHICKEN PASTA BAKE RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE | EASY PASTA RECIPE | @gloriousfooduk3696

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat, while cheddar is often cheaper.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Chicken thighs are more flavorful and often less expensive than breasts.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.

In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.

Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in tinned chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, chilli flakes, paprika, oregano, and salt, mixing well.

Combine cooked pasta, chicken mixture, and diced capsicum in a large bowl.

In a separate saucepan, melt butter, then add flour to make a roux, and gradually whisk in warm milk to create a white sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour the white sauce over the pasta and chicken mixture, mixing to combine.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with grated cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.

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