Chicken and Pasta Casserole
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 12 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 12 teaspoon chili paste
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 6 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Saute onion in 1 T of the olive oil for about 5 minutes.
- Set aside.
- Use the same pan to cook the chicken cubes.
- Add the other 1 T of olive oil first.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring once.
- Then add the curry powder.
- Stir to coat and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Set aside.
- In a large frying pan, cook crushed tomatoes, black pepper, sage, oregano, chili paste, and garlic until bubbling.
- Add onions and chicken.
- Simmer.
- While the sauce mixture is simmering, cook the pasta.
- Leave it firm and drain.
- In a 2.8 liter casserole dish, combine sauce and pasta.
- Add 1 1/2 c of the mozzarella cheese and all the parmesan cheese.
- Stir well.
- Cook casserole at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes covered (it should be bubbly).
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cook uncovered for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
chicken breast, onion, olive oil, curry powder, tomatoes, ground black pepper, sage, oregano, chili paste, garlic, penne pasta, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-and-pasta-casserole-420911 (may not work)