ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN AND PASTINA

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This is one of Giada's recipes. It's a recipe meant to be kid pleasing so it's mild in flavor. My little ones love this, and so do I! You can spice this up any way you want to suit your family if they don't like things mild, as the recipe intended. I sometimes add hot chicken italian sausage. I also use 1/2 pound of pasta rather than the 1 cup stated.

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup pastina (I only use elbows)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken breast, cubed (1-inch cubes)
1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 a small onion)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain pasta into a large mixing bowl.
  • Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, stirring to combine, and cook until the onions are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Add the crushed red pepper, basil and italian seasoning. Put the chicken mixture into the bowl with the cooked pasta. Add the canned tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Place the mixture in a buttered 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. In a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs and the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta mixture. Dot the top with small bits of butter. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Al Amin Ahmed
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The chicken was cooked well and the pastina was cooked perfectly. I would make this again.


Nirosha Kumari
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Waqas Bloch
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out dry and the pastina was mushy.


mahipal singh sodha
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Hridesh Bist
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful.


Hader Shah
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and both times it was a hit.


Dan Wiz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the pastina is always al dente.


Moya Smith
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This is my new go-to recipe for baked chicken. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Ahsan Babar
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would probably make it again, but I would use less salt.


Lal Zamir
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Not a fan of this recipe. The chicken was bland and the pastina was mushy.


ubaid Shkubaid
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the pastina was cooked well. Overall, it was an okay dish.


Sincere Tuitt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked evenly and the pastina was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Ayanda Pandliwe
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the pastina was al dente. I would recommend this recipe to anyone.


Muhammadnawaz Awan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the pastina was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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