Creamy Chicken and Zucchini Penne Bake

Prep time: 20 minutes 

Cook time: 60 minutes 

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1 zucchini, cut into half moons

• 2 chicken breast, diced

• 1 cup pumpkin pieces, small cubes

• 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs or oregano

• 1 tablespoon butter

• Simply Wholesome Pantry Creamy One Pot Recipe Base  

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 1.5 cups milk

• 4 cups dried penne

• 3/4 cup frozen peas

• 3/4 cup frozen corn

• 1 cup parmesan, grated

• 1.5 cups mozzarella, grated

• Sea salt & cracked black pepper

Method:

1. Preheat the oven or grill to hot (220 degrees).

2. Place a large casserole pot on medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat for 30 seconds. Add the onion, garlic and zucchini and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the diced chicken, diced pumpkin and dried herbs and stir through for a few minutes. Add the butter, Simply Wholesome Pantry Creamy One Pot Recipe Base and stir through until its coated ingredients.

3. Add the chicken stock, milk and stir through. Bring to a gentle boil and add the UNCOOKED pasta, use your wooden spoon to submerge pasta into the liquid. Place the lid on and simmer for 12-14 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated (you may want to leave the lid slightly ajar for the last 5 mins, so the liquid can evaporate). Season well with sea salt & cracked black pepper.

4. Add the frozen peas, frozen corn and stir through. Then add the parmesan and half the mozzarella cheese. Cook this, stirring, for approx. 3-4 minutes. Scatter the remaining cheese on top and place in a hot grill or oven for 10-15 minutes to let the cheese melt on top.