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Chicken Mushroom Pasta Bake

This is the sort of dinner that saves your bum when you need something easy, filling and likely to keep everyone happy. You chuck everything into the dish, add the pasta and cream, then finish it off with a good layer of cheese. Hard to argue with that.

It’s creamy, cheesy and packed with chicken, mushrooms and spinach, so it feels like a proper meal without a heap of fuss. Great for busy nights when you want something warm and comforting on the table.

Why you’ll love it

It’s easy, hearty and made with simple ingredients. You get a creamy pasta bake with plenty of chicken and veg, and the oven does most of the work for you.

Handy tips

Make sure the pasta is cooked before adding it to the dish so everything comes together nicely. Give it a really good stir once the cream goes in so the chicken, veg and pasta are evenly mixed before topping with cheese.

Serving ideas

Serve it hot straight from the dish while the cheese is golden and bubbly. It’s a proper all-in-one dinner, but you could also pop it on the table with a simple side salad if you like.

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Chicken mushroom pasta bake with penne, spinach and melted cheese
Steph de Sousa

Chicken Mushroom Pasta Bake

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This chicken mushroom pasta bake is creamy, cheesy and easy to throw together. With penne, juicy chicken thigh, mushrooms, spinach and a golden cheese topping, it’s the sort of family dinner that always goes down well. A handy comfort-food dinner for busy nights.
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Course: Chicken Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Sweets & Baking
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 3084
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Ingredients
 

  • 500 g penne pasta
  • 500 g chicken thigh
  • 200 g mushrooms
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bag frozen spinach
  • 1 tbsp stock powder
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp crushed garlic
  • olive oil
  • 300 ml cooking cream
  • grated cheese

Method
 

  1. Add the chicken, onion, mushrooms, spinach, stock powder, thyme, garlic and a drizzle of olive oil into a large baking dish.
  2. Toss everything together.
  3. Pop it into the oven at 200°C while you cook the pasta as per packet instructions.
  4. Drain the pasta and add it straight into the baking dish.
  5. Pour over the cream and stir to combine.
  6. Top with grated cheese, then place back in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 3084kcalCarbohydrates: 400gProtein: 156gFat: 92gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gMonounsaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 491mgSodium: 2193mgPotassium: 3058mgFiber: 22gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 716IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 303mgIron: 18mg

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Mushroom Pasta Bake

Can I use chicken thigh in this pasta bake?

Yes, this recipe uses diced chicken thigh, which stays nice and juicy in the bake.

Do I cook the pasta first?

Cook the pasta as per packet instructions before adding it to the baking dish.

When do I add the cream?

The cream goes in after the pasta is added to the dish, then everything gets stirred together before the cheese goes on top.

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