Name: Chicken and Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil; 2 cups dried pasta; 1 onion diced; 500g chicken thighs diced; 600g bolognese pasta sauce; 2 eggs; 200g ricotta; 1/2 cup parmesan grated; 1 tsp mixed herbs

by Melissa Last updated on 07/09/2019

This easy baked chicken pasta is quick to prepare and even quicker to eat. - Melissa

Ingredients

2 tbs olive oil
2 cups dried pasta
1 onion diced
500g chicken thighs diced
600g bolognese pasta sauce
2 eggs
200g ricotta
1/2 cup parmesan grated
1 tsp mixed herbs

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C. Cook pasta according to instructions on packet.
Step 2

Drain pasta and keep warm.
Step 3

Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Add onion and chicken, cook until chicken is brown.
Step 4

Stir in bolognese sauce and bring to the boil. Remove from heat.
Step 5

Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs, ricotta and parmesan cheese until smooth.
Step 6

Spoon pasta into a greased casserole dish. Pour over chicken sauce and then cover with cheese mixture. Sprinkle the top with the mixed herbs.
Step 7

Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until topping is golden.