Easy Dump Bake Summer Pasta Recipe - Guide Recipe
Easy Dump & Bake Summer Pasta Recipe - This Dump-and-Bake Summer Pasta with Corn , Zucchini , Tomatoes , and Chicken is a quick , light , and easy dinner that your family will love. #dump #bake #summer #summerpasta #pasta #chicken #summerrecipe #summerfood #dinner #easydinnerrecipe
Ingredients:
3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces about 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
½ cup chopped or torn fresh basil leaves , divided
2 cups diced , cooked chicken
1 cup halved grape tomatoes (can substitute with a can of undrained diced tomatoes)
1 small zucchini (about 1 cup) , diced
½ cup corn kernels (fresh , canned , or frozen is fine)
12 ounces (about 3 cups) uncooked uncooked penne pasta
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
First , preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Then , spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In the prepared dish (or in a separate bowl) , stir together cooked chicken , tomatoes , zucchini , corn , uncooked pasta , chicken broth , 1 ½ cups of mozzarella cheese , about half of the basil leaves , minced garlic , and salt.
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Uncover; stir. At this point you should check the pasta to make sure that it is al dente (firm but just about finished cooking). If it’s still too hard , cover the dish and return to the oven until pasta is al dente. Then move on to the next step.
Sprinkle remaining ½ cup of mozzarella over the top. Bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes (or until cheese is melted and pasta is tender).
Garnish with remaining basil leaves just before serving.
Serve & enjoy!
Recipe adapted from: theseasonedmom.com