MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND PEPPER CASSEROLE

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Vegetables, chicken breast, pasta, and Italian cheeses are baked until bubbly for a delicious one-pot dinner for two. I like to serve this with a light salad and crisp white wine.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups uncooked mafalda pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
8 cherry tomatoes
¼ cup Italian green olives
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
¼ cup grated Grana Padano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until flexible but not soft, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a stovetop- and oven-safe casserole dish over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken strips until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, thyme, lemon zest, and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the onions have begun to look translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the half-cooked pasta.
  • Sprinkle Pecorino Romano and Grana Padano over the pasta mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and the cheeses have melted and browned, about 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 697.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

Mintu Paul
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I loved the Mediterranean flavors in this casserole. It was a great way to add some variety to my dinner menu.


Legend Boy
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I'm always looking for new casserole recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It was a big hit with my family.


Darlene Peoples
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This casserole was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. It was also a nice change from my usual weeknight meals.


Hansen Z
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Overall, I thought this casserole was pretty good. It was easy to make and it tasted good. I would definitely make it again.


Aarshit Tripathi
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This casserole was a little too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with less cheese.


Nirvaan Singh
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I would have liked this casserole more if it had more flavor. I think it needed some more spices.


Gimbo Fatuma
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my casserole turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Dewayne Henry
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I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Dady Princess
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I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The cheese and chicken were delicious.


ajoy Chiran
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This dish was easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making it again.


Hami Tifu
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy cheese topping.


Natasha Nachilima
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the bell peppers and tomatoes added a nice sweetness. I also loved the cheesy topping. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.