Mediterranean Chicken and Pepper Casserole

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This Mediterranean-style chicken casserole with vegetables, ribbony pasta, and two types of cheese is a mouthwatering one-pot dinner for two. I like to serve it with a light salad and a crisp white wine.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Published on June 22, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 3 cups uncooked mafalda pasta

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced

  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, diced

  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced

  • 8 cherry tomatoes

  • ¼ cup Italian green olives

  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Grana Padano cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until flexible but not fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain.

  3. Heat oil in a cast iron casserole dish over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives, thyme, lemon zest, and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in half-cooked pasta, then sprinkle Pecorino Romano and Grana Padano over top.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven casserole is bubbling and cheeses are melted and browned, about 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

479 Calories
18g Fat
53g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 479
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 698mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 135mg 149%
Calcium 290mg 22%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 607mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.