Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Bake

Step by step

Method

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. 02

   Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. 03

   While pasta cooks, cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Season chicken with 4g of salt and 1.5g of black pepper.

4. 04

   Dice onion, mince garlic, chop bell pepper, and slice zucchini and tomatoes.

5. 05

   In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

6. 06

   Add minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, and sliced zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.

7. 07

   Stir in the seasoned chicken, chopped tomatoes, fresh spinach, chopped basil, dried oregano, remaining 4g of salt, and remaining 1.5g of black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until spinach wilts and chicken is lightly browned.

8. 08

   Pour in chicken broth and the juice from the lemon. Bring to a simmer.

9. 09

   Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

10. 10

    Evenly sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

11. 11

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.

12. 12

    Serve hot.