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Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina

10 MINPrep Time
45 MINCook Time
4Servings
(1)
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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Pastina literally means "little pasta" so it can be any type of small shape pasta, even small elbow macaroni, which kids love! To get the golden brown parmesan crust, just add a little bit of soft butter on the top. The breadcrumbs absorb the butter and it creates a nice crispy golden brown crust!
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Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina

Servings

36

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Calories

95

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain pasta into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, stirring to combine, and cook until the onions are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Put the chicken mixture into the bowl with the cooked pasta. Add the canned tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Place the mixture in a buttered 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. In a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs and the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta mixture. Dot the top with small bits of butter. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  4. Originally seen on Everyday Italian. Episode: Kids' Cooking Class.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
36
per serving
Calories
95
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
12 grams
Protein
1 grams
Fat
5 grams
Saturated Fat
2 grams
Cholestrol
17 milligrams
Sodium
66 milligrams
Fiber
1 grams
Sugar
4 grams
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1 comment

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    Desiree McClellan - Jun 09
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★

    This is my go to. My very picky son who doesn't like cheese (don't tell him), eats this without being forced. Thanks Giada!

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