Mary Berry Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
Looking for a cozy family dinner? This Mary Berry Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe is perfect. It's creamy, cheesy, and super delicious.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Frying pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 400 g penne pasta
- 500 g chicken breast cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped finely
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 300 ml double cream
- 200 ml chicken stock
- 150 g cheddar cheese grated
- 100 g mozzarella cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 50 g breadcrumbs for topping
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot.
- Add salt to the boiling water.
- Put pasta in and cook until soft.
- This takes about 10 minutes usually.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Don't overcook it as it bakes later.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan.
- Add chicken pieces to the hot oil.
- Season with salt and pepper generously.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- The chicken should be cooked through completely.
- Remove chicken and set it aside.
- Use the same pan for the sauce.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
- This takes about 3 minutes only.
- Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Pour in cream and chicken stock slowly.
- Stir everything together really well.
- Add Italian herbs, salt, and pepper now.
- Let it simmer for 5 minutes gently.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix pasta, chicken, and sauce in bowl.
- Add half of the grated cheddar cheese.
- Stir until everything is well coated.
- Pour mixture into your baking dish evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Add mozzarella cheese all over the surface.
- Scatter breadcrumbs for a crunchy texture.
- This makes the top golden and crispy.
- Place dish in the preheated oven carefully.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- The cheese should melt and turn golden.
- The edges will be bubbling nicely.
- Remove from oven and let it rest.
- Wait 5 minutes before serving it hot.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the pasta before baking it.
- It continues cooking in the oven later.
- Add extra cheese if you love it cheesy.
- You can use different pasta shapes easily.
- Try adding mushrooms or bell peppers too.
- Make it ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Let it come to room temperature first.
- Cover with foil if it browns too quickly.
- Add a pinch of chili for spice.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried ones.
- They taste even better and fresher.