Cheesy Chicken and Penne Bake
An easy recipe that combines chicken and penne pasta with a cheesy topping baked to perfection.
Cheesy Chicken and Penne Bake An easy recipe that combines chicken and penne pasta with a cheesy topping baked to perfection. |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 15min |
| Cook Time |
| 10min |
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast filletscut into pieces
- 15ml olive oil
- 2teaspoons butter
- salt and black pepperto taste
- 1teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- 3tablespoons butter
- 1/2cup flour
- 3cups milk
- 2cups penne pastacooked
- 2cups cheddar cheesegrated
Instructions
- Heat the oil and 2 teaspoons of butter in a saucepan and brown chicken until cooked. Add herbs and season to taste.
- Add the 3 tablespoons of butter to the chicken, take off the heat and add the flour. Mix through.
- Add the milk, return back onto the stove and mix with wooden spoon until thick.
- Mix the chicken and pasta together in an oven dish.
- Cover with grated cheese.
- Reset the oven to the grill option, and grill your cheesy chicken and penne bake until cheese is crunchy and melted.