A cozy bake of pasta, chicken, mushrooms, and cheese that slices cleanly like a pie — this Hearty Chicken and Pasta Pie is the ultimate family dinner. It feeds a crowd with simple ingredients, much like our Turkey, Potato and Broccoli Casserole; and for another chicken favorite, try the Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce.
Ingredients
- 120 g dry pasta
- 650 g chicken breast, diced
- 200 g hard cheese, grated
- 200 g mushrooms, sliced
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- Salt and spices to taste
- Butter and oil for the dish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente, then drain and rinse.
- Mix the pasta with the diced chicken and half the grated cheese; transfer to a greased baking dish and layer the sliced mushrooms on top.
- Pour over the beaten eggs and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until golden and set.
Tips
- Cook the pasta just shy of al dente — it finishes in the oven and won’t turn mushy.
- Grate your own cheese; pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents and melts less smoothly. The USDA’s guidance at usda.gov covers safe poultry cooking temperatures.
- Rest the pie 10 minutes before slicing so it cuts cleanly.
Nutrition: Per 100 g: 110 kcal, protein 6 g, fat 6 g, carbs 8 g.