Chicken and pea pasta bake
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 250g macaroni pasta
- olive oil cooking spray
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 small leek, trimmed, sliced thinly
- 1 cup frozen pea and corn sweetcornXmix
- 1 ½ cups shredded, skinless cooked chicken
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 375ml can light and creamy evaporated milk
- ½ cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- fresh oregano, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Cook pasta following packet directions. Drain. Set aside.
2 Meanwhile, spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil. Heat over a medium heat. Add onion and leek. Cook for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add vegetables and chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add flour. Stir to combine, then add milk and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until warmed through. Add pasta. Toss to coat. Remove from heat.
3 Transfer pasta mixture to 4, 2-cup capacity ovenproof dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden. To serve, sprinkle with oregano (if using).
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 497cal
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Kilojoules 2080kJ
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Protein 36g
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Total fat 13g
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–Saturated fat 5g
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Carbohydrates 65g
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–Sugars 16g
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Dietary fibre 5g
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Sodium 250mg
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Calcium 430mg
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Iron 2mg
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