“Taste of Italy” Pasta Casserole
Published Aug 16, 2022
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Pasta, seasoned chicken, lots of veggies, and mozzarella. That’s really all you need to make this easy and delicious dish. But don’t let the simplicity fool you because there’s plenty of flavor and nutrients in here. A perfect, rich dish that’s great as dinner for the whole family and easy to take to work as lunch – just reheat in the microwave and it’s ready!
“Taste of Italy” Pasta Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free pasta, (preferably fusilli or penne)
- 14 ounces chicken breast
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 16 ounces sweet cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, , minced
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 small zucchini
- 7 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons parsley, , chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Strain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 360°F.
- Cut the chicken into small cubes. Heat a pan with olive oil, add the chicken, and fry until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with sweet paprika, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes in half, add to the pan, and fry for 3-4 minutes until they are beginning to release their juices. Add the garlic, mix well, and remove from the heat.
- Slice the bell pepper and zucchini into similar sized pieces and mix with the chicken and tomatoes mixture. Stir in the pasta and transfer to a large ovenproof dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Tear the mozzarella with your hands into smaller pieces and sprinkle it on top of the casserole. Bake for another 5 minutes. Remove, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 37gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 599mgPotassium: 891mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2474IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 426mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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