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Creamy Pesto Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Bake
Hoofdgerecht

Creamy Pesto Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Bake

1 uVoor 6Nutri-Score C€€
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wat u nodig heeft

Ingrediënten

6 personen
  • pasta (any shape you like)Granen450 g
  • sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, chopped, oil reserved)Voorraadkast60 g
  • sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar)Voorraadkast15 ml
  • chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces after cooking)Vlees450 g
  • butterZuivel15 g
  • yellow onion (diced)Groente en fruit0,5 stukken
  • salt (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen2 g
  • paprika (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen3 g
  • oregano (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen3 g
  • Tony's seasoning (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen5 g
  • garlic (head, minced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • heavy creamZuivel480 ml
  • broccoli (cooked, cut into florets)Groente en fruit250 g
  • spinach (fresh)Groente en fruit60 g
  • parmesan cheese (freshly shredded, plus more for topping and serving)Zuivel200 g
  • mozzarella (shredded)Zuivel200 g
  • pestoVoorraadkast120 ml
  • parsley (fresh, chopped, for garnish)Groente en fruit10 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

728kcal

Koolhydraten
67 g
Eiwitten
29 g
Vetten
38 g
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wat u gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Oven
  • Soeppan
  • Braadpan
  • Vergiet
  • Rasp

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Preheat the oven and cook the pasta

    • Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F).
    • Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
    Stap 1
  2. Cook the chicken

    • Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large oven-safe saucepan or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the chicken until no longer pink, then remove from the pan and set aside.
    • Let it rest a few minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
    Stap 2
  3. Build the sauce base

    • In the same pan, melt the butter.
    • Add the salt, pepper, paprika, oregano and Tony's seasoning and stir to toast.
    • Add the onion and sauté for about 4 minutes, then add the garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
    Stap 3
  4. Simmer the cream

    • Pour in the heavy cream and stir.
    • Simmer for a couple of minutes.
    Stap 4
  5. Melt in the cheese

    • Add half of the parmesan and half of the mozzarella.
    • Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir until melted.
    Stap 5
  6. Add the vegetables, pesto and chicken

    • Add the sun-dried tomatoes, cooked broccoli, spinach and pesto and stir.
    • Return the chicken pieces to the pan and stir to combine.
    Stap 6
  7. Top and bake

    • Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
    • Bake at 175 °C (350 °F) for 15 minutes.
    • Finish under the broiler for another 5 minutes, until golden and crusty.
    Stap 7
  8. Garnish and serve

    • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a touch more parmesan.
    • Serve hot and enjoy.
    Stap 8