Pasta bake with chicken and eggplant is a delicious and easy meal for the whole family. This oven pasta is a perfect combination of pasta, chicken and tender, flavorful eggplant, which together make a delectable casserole. Eggplant and chicken go well together because they both have a mild flavor, making them easily influenced by the spices and sauces they are combined with. In addition, the texture of eggplant is soft and juicy, making it a good complement to the firm texture of chicken. Moreover, both ingredients have high nutritional value, making them a healthy and satiating meal.
Pasta bake with chicken and eggplant
30 minutes
Superfast
Pasta from the oven
Did you know that you can also cook pasta very easily in the oven? A pasta bake is the perfect way to make a flavorful and creamy casserole, without the need for a complicated recipe. It's ideal for busy days AND a great way to use up leftovers.
One of my favorite combinations is eggplant and chicken. Eggplant becomes deliciously soft and takes on a slightly smoky flavor in the oven, while chicken makes the dish nice and hearty and filling. Combine with your favorite type of pasta, a nice tomato sauce or creamy cheese sauce and some herbs like oregano and garlic.
The beauty of a pasta bake is that you can throw everything into one bowl, cover with cheese and leave the work to the oven. Within minutes, you have a steaming, golden-brown casserole full of flavor. Want extra crunch? Then add a layer of breadcrumbs!
Serve with a fresh salad and you have an easy, nutritious meal. Experiment with ingredients and discover your favorite variation.
More inspiration
Are you looking for flavorful and surprising pasta ideas? Unleash your kitchen creativity and discover the endless possibilities of different Italian classics on my website. Whether you love sauces, vegetables or spices, pasta offers the perfect canvas to bring together your favorite flavors. Try this oven pasta with red pesto and minced meat or this pasta salad with roasted pumpkin, burrata and parma ham.
What you need:
4
400 gr pasta of your choice
300 gr chicken breast
1 ball of mozzarella
2 eggplants
1 white onion
400 ml sieved tomatoes
2 tbsp red pesto
1 tsp Italian herbs
1 tsp chili flakes
fresh basil
fresh chives
salt and pepper
olive oil
What to do:
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and grease a baking dish.
2
Bring a pan of water to a boil and cook the pasta in it until tender according to the package directions. Catch a cup of cooking liquid when draining.
3
Chop the onion and cut the eggplants into small cubes. Also dice the chicken. Heat some olive oil in a pan and fry the onion in it. Then add the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper and fry until done.
4
Now add the eggplant and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the strained tomatoes, pesto and Italian herbs. Also season with salt, pepper and chili flakes to your liking.
5
Spoon the pasta into the baking dish and divide. Tear the mozzarella into pieces and top the pasta with it. Slide the pasta bake into the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
6
Finely chop the chives. Serve the pasta bake with the fresh chives and basil (and optional extra chili flakes).
7
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
