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Chicken and Broccoli Cheesy Pasta Bake

Qwik and easy to prepare, this is a flavoursome and delicious meal.
Keyword: Chicken and Broccoli Cheesy Pasta Bake, Healthy Cooking, Healthy Eating, Healthy Food, Healthy Food Guide, Healthy Meal, Healthy Recipe, Healthy Recipes, HFG, Pasta Bake
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 350 g pasta shapes such as bows
  • 3 cups chopped (250g) broccoli cut into small pieces
  • olive oil spray
  • 400 g lean chicken breast chopped
  • 200 g brown capped mushrooms (3 cups) sliced
  • 2-3 Tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 80 very low-fat soft cheese spread with garlic and herbs (I use Philadelphia Extra Light)
  • ½ cup light evaporated milk
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 75 g reduced-fat grated cheese
  • 50 g flaked almonds

Instructions

  • Adding pasta to a large pan of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cook for 3-4 more minutes. Drain, return to the pan and remove from heat. Lightly grease a large ovenproof dish.
  • Spray a non-stick pan with oil and cook chicken until lightly browned. Add mushrooms with a little more spray and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Add pesto, soft cheese and milk. Heat through, stirring. Pour sauce over pasta. Add spinach and chopped tomatoes. Spoon into ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds. Bake for 20-25 minutes and garnish with chopped fresh herbs if you prefer.

Notes

From: Ray, Kerrie; (June 2013) Bakes Delight in: Healthy Food Guide