Easy-to-Make Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake

I’ve tried a lot of baked pasta recipes before but this one by Cooking Passion on YouTube is one of the best I’ve ever tasted. It’s so yummy and hearty, it’s loaded with meat, pasta, and cheese, and it also has a little kick of spice which makes everything even better. But, if you’re not a fan of spicy flavors that much, then you can adjust their amount or skip them completely.

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Either way, one thing’s for sure, you would love this recipe so much that you’d want to eat it every day. This baked goodness is also perfect for sharing or feeding a crowd. You can prepare this in just a few simple steps, read down below for the written instructions, and be sure to check out the video tutorial as well. Enjoy cooking!

Ingredients for Creamy Pasta Bake:

• 14 ounces of penne pasta
• 1 tbsp of oil
• ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, grated
• 4-5 tbsp of tomato ketchup
• 4 tbsp of sriracha sauce
• 1/3 tsp of mixed herbs
• 1/3 tsp of chili flakes
• 1-2 tbsp of bell peppers, chopped, for topping

White Sauce

• 3 cups of full-cream milk
• 2½ tbsp of plain flour
• 2 tbsp of butter
• 1 tsp of chili flakes
• 1 tsp of black pepper
• 1½ tsp of salt
• 1 tsp of mixed herbs
• ½ cup of mozzarella cheese

Chicken

• ½ pound of boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
• 2 tbsp of tandoori chicken masala
• 1 tsp of crushed cumin seeds
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1/3 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp of chili flakes
• 1 cup of bell peppers, diced

How to Make Creamy Pasta Bake:

Step 1

Boil water in a pot, then add the oil and pasta, and cook them for about 10 to 12 minutes or until soft. Drain off all the water, then rinse it with cold water, and set it aside. Place a saucepan on a stove over medium heat, then add the milk, flour, and butter, and whisk them continuously until thick and creamy. Add the salt, chili flakes, black pepper, mixed herbs, and mozzarella cheese, then give them a good mix, and cook them for 1 minute or until melted, turn off the heat.

Step 2

Place a pan on a stove over medium-high heat, then add some oil, and saute the crushed cumin seeds. Add the chicken, then continue to stir-fry for 1 minute before adding the chicken masala, garlic powder, chili flakes, and salt, and give them a good stir. Cook them until tender, then add the bell peppers, and keep cooking for an additional 2 minutes before setting them aside.

Step 3

Put some white sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, then drizzle some tomato ketchup and sriracha, then sprinkle some mozzarella cheese, and add 1/3 of the chicken on top. Repeat the layers 2 more times, then top them with mixed herbs and chili flakes, and then preheat your oven to 200°C or 392°F for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, place the baking dish in the oven, then let it bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Easy-to-Make Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake