Serves 5
55 min
Healthy Chicken Pasta Bake
Recipe GLPRfa9ea103b6d9f1
A wholesome one-dish baked pasta featuring tender chicken breast, roasted butternut squash, and fresh broccoli, tossed in a creamy almond milk and nutritional yeast sauce infused with paprika and flaxseed. This nutritious, dairy-free pasta bake comes together quickly and makes for a satisfying main course with plenty of vegetables and lean protein.
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Ingredients
200 grams whole wheat pasta
2 chicken breasts (about 300 grams)
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 bunch fresh broccoli, cut into florets
120 milliliters unsweetened almond milk
120 milliliters vegetable broth
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground flaxseed
1 piece Fresh coriander for garnish
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the whole wheat pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Cut the butternut squash into small cubes (about ½-inch) and cut the broccoli into florets. Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper.
Place the butternut squash and broccoli florets on a baking sheet. Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts on the same sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it into bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, paprika, and ground flaxseed until smooth. This creates your creamy sauce base.
In a large baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, roasted chicken pieces, butternut squash, and broccoli florets. Pour the almond milk sauce over the mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes until the top is lightly golden and the sauce is heated through.
Remove from the oven and garnish generously with fresh chopped coriander. Serve warm.
