Baked pasta dish with peas served on a wooden table with plates and a green napkin.

Chicken, Pea & Penne Pasta Bake

Name: Chicken, Pea & Penne Pasta Bake
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 12 ounces Carbe Diem™ Penne; ¼ cup butter; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup flour; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 2 cups whole milk; ½ cup chicken broth; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Perfect for a cool fall or winter night, this chicken, pea & penne pasta bake is a comforting, filling dish with tender chicken, flavorful peas, and perfectly cooked penne. Wrapped in a creamy, cheesy sauce, this pasta bake is ideal for family dinners or meal prepping for the week.

60 Minutes
6 Servings
30g Net Carbs
530 Calories

Ingredients

12 ounces Carbe Diem™ Penne
¼ cup butter
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup flour
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups whole milk
½ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition

6 Servings Per serving: Calories 530; Total Fat 19g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0.5g); Cholesterol 80mg; Sodium 1320mg; Total Carbohydrate 56g (Dietary Fiber 26g, Sugars 7g); Protein 33g

% Daily Value: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 35%; Iron 15%;

Net Carbs = 30 grams

Steps

Preheat oven to 375°. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook penne according to package directions until al dente, 13 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is light brown and smells nutty, about 2 minutes. Add nutmeg and milk, about 1/3 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. Stir in chicken broth. At this point, you will have a thick sauce that coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
Add penne, chicken, peas, and thyme leaves to skillet with sauce. Stir well to coat. Transfer to a prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake until mixture is bubbling and browned on top, about 30 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes, then serve in bowls.

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