Italian Pasta Bake

Delight in the comforting flavors of an Italian pasta bake, where tender chicken breast, creamy Boursin cheese, juicy Roma tomatoes, and zucchini come together with angel hair pasta and a touch of aromatic Italian seasoning. Baked to perfection, this hearty and flavorful dish is a crowd-pleaser, making it an ideal choice for a comforting family dinner or special gathering.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast

Salt & Pepper

5.2 oz boursin cheese, caramelized onion (1 unit)

3 Tbsp minced garlic

2 tsp Italian seasoning

1 Tbsp olive oil

½ cup whole milk

2 Roma Tomatoes

8oz fresh zucchini

16 oz Angel Hair Pasta

Nutrition facts

Protein:
40
Fat:
17
Carbs:
65
Servings:
6
Cook Time:
30 min
Prep-Time
10 min
Calories:
575

Cooking Instructions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 
  2. Trim, filet, and weigh out 1 ½  lbs of chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a pan over medium high heat, then spray with cooking spray. Sear both sides of each chicken filet then remove from pan an set aside.
  4. In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, spray with cooking spray, then place the boursin cheese in the middle of the pan.
  5. Wash tomatoes and zucchini then dice and add to the dish. 
  6. Add minced garlic, italian seasoning, and olive oil to the dish, then stir to combine.
  7. Place seared chicken on top of the vegetables(around the cheese) in the pan, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. When it is at a rolling boil, reduce heat to medium high and add pasta. Cook for 8-9 min, or until al dente (if you are using this for meal prep, cook for 6-8 min or until it is just before al dente because it will be microwaved later)
  9. Remove the dish from the oven when the chicken is cooked through (165 F) and set chicken aside on a clean plate.
  10. Add ½ cup whole milk to the pan, then stir to combine all the ingredients. Return to the oven for an additional 10 min. 
  11. Remove sauce from the oven then add ¼ cup pasta water and stir to combine. Add in pasta and toss to coat. 
  12. Slice Chicken and allow to cool. 
  13. For each serving
  • Chicken: 75 g
  • Pasta: 280 g