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This image shows a delicious creamy chicken and halloumi pasta bake topped with golden, bubbling cheddar cheese, served in an ovenproof dish.]

Chicken And Halloumi Pasta Recipe

This Chicken and Halloumi Pasta Bake is a filling and delicious dinner that’s easy to make, and it will soon become a family favorite! This comforting dish combines tender chicken, salty halloumi, and pasta in a creamy sauce, topped with melted cheese for a delightful finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • Pasta dish
  • Chopping-board
  • Kitchen knives
  • Grater
  • Saucepans

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Penne pasta
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Small onion diced
  • 1 clove Garlic crushed
  • 250 g Chicken breast fillets chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 Red pepper chopped
  • 225 g Halloumi cut into cubes
  • 300 ml Skimmed milk
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 300 g Tomato passata
  • ½ tsp Dried red chili flakes optional
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste
  • 75 g Low-fat grated cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan).
  • Cook the Pasta: Bring a pan of salted water to the boil, add the penne pasta, and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 10–12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
    This image shows a pot of boiling salted water with penne pasta being added, ready to be cooked until al dente.]
  • Sauté Aromatics: In a large pan, gently heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic for about 4–5 minutes until softened.
  • Cook Chicken and Vegetables: Add the chopped chicken to the pan and cook, stirring, until no longer pink on the outside, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped red pepper and halloumi, cooking for another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the pan from heat.
  • Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and flour. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, whisking thoroughly until smooth and thickened. Stir in the passata and chili flakes, simmering for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season to taste.
    This image shows the drained penne pasta being mixed with the creamy sauce, chicken, and halloumi in a large pan.]
  • Combine Ingredients: Add the drained pasta and sauce to the large pan with the chicken and halloumi. Mix well.
  • Bake: Pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese, and place it in the middle shelf of the oven. Bake for 10–15 minutes until the cheese has browned slightly and is bubbling.
    This image shows the pasta mixture being poured into an ovenproof dish, topped with grated cheddar cheese, ready to be baked in the oven.]
  • Serve this delicious pasta bake warm, and watch it become a household favorite!

Notes

  • You can add more vegetables, such as spinach or zucchini, for extra nutrition.
  • This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for an easy weeknight meal.