Oven-Baked Chicken with Creamy Pasta

Ingredients

• For Pasta
• Penne pasta 1 packet
• Water as required
• Salt 1 tbsp or to taste
• Oil 2 tbsp
• For Chicken creamy pasta
• Oil 1 tbsp
• Onion Chopped 1 medium size
• Garlic Chopped 1 tbsp
• Chicken boneless 500g
• Capsicum Chopped 1 medium size
• Chilli Sauce 2 tbsp
• Tomato ketchup 4 tbsp
• Salt ½ tsp
• Black pepper powder ½ tsp
• Paprika powder ½ tsp
• Oregano ½ tsp
• Cumin Powder ½ tsp
• For white sauce
• Butter 2 tbsp
• All-purpose flour 1 tbsp
• Milk 1 Cup
• Salt 1/4 tsp or to taste
• Black pepper powder 1/4 tsp
• Mozzarella cheese grated

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water with a splash of oil to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until tender, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat some oil in a pan over low heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for a few minutes until they soften. Toss in the garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 3

Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes on medium-low heat. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and oregano, stirring everything together. Let it cook for a couple more minutes so the flavors come together.

Step 4

Stir in the chili sauce and tomato ketchup, then add the chopped capsicum. Cook for another minute before mixing in the cooked pasta.

Step 5

In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes to get rid of the raw taste.

Step 6

Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper, then add the chicken and pasta mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.

Step 7

Transfer everything to a baking dish, sprinkle grated mozzarella and a little oregano on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Serve warm and enjoy!