Healthy Chicken Pasta Bake

Published on May 23, 2015 | In Italian | By Melanie |

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You so often hear that healthy eating is expensive, and I guess it can be, but it doesn’t have to be. This healthy chicken pasta bake came in on a budget less than £5 and it’s enough to feed a family of four.

With the right choice of ingredients you can still make yourself a healthy nutritious meal without breaking the bank. It’s just an understanding of what foods are healthy and what are not, then cooking it yourself. Ready cooked meals are expensive!

So if you’re ready to do some good old home cooking? Follow along in the video below to cook up a delicious hearty meal that your whole family will enjoy…

Healthy Chicken Pasta Bake For Less Than £5

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Ingredients

4 cooked chicken thighs, shredded
400g dried pasta
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp tomato puree
1 red pepper, diced
½ broccoli, chopped into mini florets
1 leek, sliced
150g sweetcorn
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
160g reduced fat cheddar
½ tsp dried mixed herbs
Salt & pepper
½ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)
cooking spray/oil

Nutrition Info

449 Calories
44g Carbohydrates
7g Saturated Fat
32g Protein

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180'c, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Spray a saucepan with a little cooking spray and cook the leeks and garlic for a couple of minutes. Add the peppers and cook for a further few minutes.
Add remaining ingredients (except the chicken and cheese) and cook until the vegetables are just tender. Add the chicken, and heat through. Add the sauce to the pasta, mix well, adjust the seasoning then transfer to an oven proof dish.
Sprinkle over the cheese and pop in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Serve with a fresh garden salad

Servings : 4
Course : Main Course
Ingredient : Chicken, Pasta

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