Chicken Pesto & Bocconcini Pasta Bake
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Chicken Pesto & Bocconcini Pasta Bake
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 10minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 20minutes |
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Ingredients
- 500g Penne
- 1tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 Chicken Filletsuse breast fillets, cut into bite sized pieces
- Saltto season
- Pepperto season
- 1/2cup Basil Pesto
- 1/2cup Parmesangrated
- 150g Bocconcinithinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to packet instructions. Drain then set aside
- While penne is cooking, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove from heat.
- Pre-heat oven gril on high heat.
- Add chicken and cooked penne to a large baking dish. Season with salt & pepper
- Add basil pesto and toss to mix the pesto through and coat both the chicken and penne.
- Top the penne & chicken with bocconcini, then sprinkle with grated parmesan.
- Place under grill for a few minutes until cheese melts and is golden in colour.
- Remove from grill and serve. Garnish with basil leaves if preferred.