BECHAMEL CHICKEN PASTA
This is a twist on a classic Middle Eastern bechamel pasta. It consists of chicken breast, penne pasta, vegetables, and herbs, and is topped with a luscious bechamel and mozzarella cheese. Baked until nice and bubbly.
Provided by Maryam
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, cook the penne pasta 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic until tender. Stir in the chicken, and cook until almost done. Mix in the peas, cilantro, dill, tomato paste, and enough water to make a thick sauce. Continue to cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, and all the ingredients are heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To prepare the bechamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in the melted butter. Stirring constantly, blend in the flour until smooth. Mix in the milk, season with pepper, and continue to cook and stir until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked pasta with 1/2 the bechamel sauce. Place 1/2 the pasta in a baking dish, layer with 1/2 the chicken mixture, and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Layer with the remaining pasta, remaining chicken mixture, and remaining bechamel sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 620.9 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
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Sherif Deen Daniel
d-sherif34@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I still enjoyed this dish. The sauce was very flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Gontran Meunier
meunier-gontran@hotmail.frThis pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The creamy sauce and tender chicken make it a hit with even the pickiest eaters.
Kyng Omo
kyng-o92@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a favorite. It's so creamy and comforting.
ko Lay
layko99@hotmail.comThis dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Milan Ghising
m_g@gmail.comI'm not a fan of chicken, so I substituted shrimp in this dish. It turned out really well!
Nadeem Ghuman
g.n@yahoo.comThis pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal to make.
Sosanya Sobanjo
s_s79@gmail.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
William Lisbourne
william-lisbourne72@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The sauce was smooth and creamy, and the chicken was moist and tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Safayet Islam Shanto
i72@hotmail.comThis dish was a little bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some additional spices or herbs to give it more flavor.
Shyboy Navarro
shyboy_n@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of bechamel sauce, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Emrah Horasan
horasanemrah87@hotmail.frThis pasta dish is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.
Siyabonga Ayanda Thole
s.thole@yahoo.comI made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! They loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.
Naresh Yadav
y_n54@hotmail.co.ukThis pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The bechamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.