Chicken, Broccoli and Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake
A creamy blended cottage cheese sauce with chicken and broccoli over wholewheat penne, baked golden.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.74 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the penne in boiling water for 8 minutes, adding the broccoli for the last 3 minutes. Drain.
8 min - 2
Heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry the chicken for 6 minutes until cooked through and golden. Add the garlic for 1 minute.
7 min - 3
Blend the cottage cheese, milk, oregano and black pepper in a blender until smooth.
- 4
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Mix the pasta, broccoli, chicken and sauce in a baking dish.
- 5
Lay the tomato slices on top and scatter over the cheddar.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
20 min
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