Cheesy Chicken and Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Bake

Name: Cheesy Chicken and Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups washed and hulled cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 lb pack of pasta (- Ziti, Rigatoni or Penne); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium brown onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (crushed or minced); 1 lb skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breast (diced); 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder ((Vegeta)); 1 pinch salt to season; 24 oz bottle of Passata (or Tomato Sauce for U.S Readers); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup skim/low fat milk (or almond milk); 2 tablespoons cornflour/cornstarch + 1/4 cup water (mixed); 1 cup light mozzarella cheese (grated); 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

a cheesy pasta dish full of fragrant herbs; juicy roasted cherry tomatoes; and seared, tender chicken pieces for the ultimate comfort food!

⏱️ 40 min 🔪 Prep: 30 min 🔥 Cook: 10 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 3 views

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Cheesy Chicken and Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Bake

Foto: Cafe Delites

Ingredients

8 servings

2 cups washed and hulled cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 lb pack of pasta (- Ziti, Rigatoni or Penne)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium brown onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (crushed or minced)
1 lb skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breast (diced)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder ((Vegeta))
1 pinch salt to season
24 oz bottle of Passata (or Tomato Sauce for U.S Readers)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup skim/low fat milk (or almond milk)
2 tablespoons cornflour/cornstarch + 1/4 cup water (mixed)
1 cup light mozzarella cheese (grated)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps

Preheat oven to grill/broil settings on medium heat. Place the cherry tomatoes in a single layer on an oven tray lined with foil; spray with olive oil spray (or drizzle with a small amount of olive oil), and bake until soft and cooked through (about 10 minutes).
Boil the pasta following packet instructions in salted water.
While the pasta is boiling, in a separate large oven-proof pan, fry the onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the chicken pieces and sear until golden. Add the herbs, stock powder and salt to your tastes. Stir the Passata (or tomato sauce) and the tomato paste through the chicken; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally until the sauce begins to thicken. Add in the roasted cherry tomatoes and stir through.
Pour in the milk and the cornflour mixture, and stir again until sauce is creamy and thick..
When the pasta is al dente, drain and stir the pasta through the chicken. Mix half of the mozzarella cheese through the pasta; sprinkle the top with remaining cheeses. Add any extra cherry tomatoes over the top to garnish (optional).
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese has melted through.
Sprinkle with extra dried oregano and basil for extra flavour!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories40820% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 9.500

Per Serving Rp 1.188/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 19.000 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (24% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
washed and hulled cherry tomatoes	2 cups	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 2.400
pack of pasta	1 lb	-	-
olive oil	2 teaspoons	-	-
brown onion	1 medium	-	-
garlic	2 cloves	-	-
skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breast	1 lb	Rp 35.000/kg	Rp 3.500
dried oregano	2 teaspoons	-	-
dried basil	1 teaspoon	-	-
dried parsley flakes	2 teaspoons	-	-
vegetable stock powder	1 tablespoon	Rp 8.000/100g	Rp 1.200
pinch salt to season	1	-	-
bottle of Passata	24 oz	-	-
tomato paste	2 tablespoons	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 2.400
skim/low fat milk	1 cup	-	-
cornflour/cornstarch + 1/4 cup water	2 tablespoons	-	-
light mozzarella cheese	1 cup	-	-
grated parmesan cheese	0.25 cup	-	-