One-Pot Garlic-Free Chicken Pasta Casserole
This one-pot nutritious garlic free chicken pasta casserole is a great recipe for a week night dinner. Sure to please the entire family!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large red bell pepper
- Can of crushed/puree tomatoes, 396 ml
- Can of diced tomatoes, 796 ml
- 2.5 cups water
- 2 tbsp oregano
- 2 tbsp basil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 4 cups dried of your favourite gluten-free penne pasta (or a similar pasta)
- 3 cups chopped fresh spinach
- Grated Mozzarella cheese for sprinkling
- Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
- On medium high heat, add canola oil and chicken to a large pot and cook until chicken is golden brown on both sides. (The inside does not need to be completely cooked at this step, as it will continue to cook with the pasta later).
- As the chicken cooks, dice the bell pepper and add to the pot once the outside of the chicken is browned.
- Sauté pepper with chicken for 8 minutes, and then add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, water, spices, and pasta. Press pasta below water the best you can.
- Bring to a boil, and then lower to medium heat and let sit uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Add chopped spinach and cook 5 more minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Sprinkle dish with grated parmesan and mozzarella cheese and enjoy!
- Optional: If pot is oven safe, place pot in oven and broil uncovered on low heat until cheese is just turning golden. (This will only take 2-3 minutes, so watch closely)
Notes
Play with flavour: try using grated old white cheddar instead of mozzarella - or go for a 50/50 blend of each! Thyme is another great herb that would compliment this dish nicely. Consider using some garlic infused oil to add another flavour dimension to this dish!