Weeknight Recipes
Chicken Pasta Bake
8 servings
servings30 minutes
active time50 minutes
total timeIngredients
16 ounces pasta, cooked al dente
1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup diced green pepper
2 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 - 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained well
16 ounces cooked cubed chicken
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon pepper
1-2 teaspoons dried oregano
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
Place the onion, green pepper, and butter in a large skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in flour and cook for another minute or two. Whisk in the chicken broth. Stir until broth thickens slightly.
Remove from the heat and add yogurt and 1 cup cheddar cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Stir until cheese is smooth and melted.
Stir in the cooked pasta, garlic, chicken, and can of tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon the pasta into the prepared dish. Top with the remaining cheese and sprinkle with oregano.
Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Increase heat to broil and cook an additional 2 minutes to brown the top, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving Size
1
Calories
399
Total Fat
18 g
Saturated Fat
9 g
Unsaturated Fat
6 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
106 mg
Sodium
710 mg
Total Carbohydrate
28 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Total Sugars
4 g
Protein
33 g
8 servings
servings30 minutes
active time50 minutes
total time