Chicken and Pumpkin Pasta Bake

Chicken and Pumpkin Pasta Bake

Ingredients

  • 2 large (about 500g) chicken breast fillets
  • 160g dried rollini pasta
  • 400g butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1cm cubes
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 cups of tomato pasta sauce
  • 1/2 cup coarsely grated Edam cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat a grill on high. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked through. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well.
  3. Cook the pumpkin in a large saucepan of boiling water for 5 minutes. Add the peas and broccoli and cook for a further 1 minute or until tender. Drain well.
  4. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Combine the chicken, pasta, pumpkin mixture and tomato pasta sauce in a large bowl. Spoon evenly among eight 1 cup (250ml capacity) ovenproof dishes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 10 minutes or until heated through.