Mary Berry's delicious chicken pasta bake is ready in just 30 minutes
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With more than 130 four-star ratings, Mary Berry's chicken pasta bake recipe on BBC Good Food is adored by scores. The recipe description promises: "A wonderfully comforting chicken pasta bake, this can be made ahead and will go down really well with the family." Ideal for feeding six to eight diners, it's a winner for bustling households, allowing preparation up to a whole day in advance.
And if that wasn't enough, the dish is also freezable for as long as three months – meal planners, rejoice!. To whip up this culinary delight, kick off by pre-heating your oven to 220C or 200C Fan and buttering up a shallow 1.75-litre baking dish. Simmer the penne and onion until cooked through, then drain and set them aside. Next, toss the chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper in a resealable bag, ensuring an even coating, reports the Express.
Start by heating a tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan, swiftly frying the chicken on high heat for two minutes until it's just cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside. To whip up the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and whisk together to create a roux. Cook this for a minute before gradually pouring in the hot milk.
Let it boil for four minutes before stirring in the mustard and half the cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper. Next, mix the pasta and onion into the sauce. Spoon half of this mixture into your dish. Arrange the chicken strips over this layer and spoon the remaining pasta and sauce on top.
