Description
Bring the spirit of Halloween to your dinner table with this Kid-Friendly Halloween Main Dish. Tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and fun pasta shapes come together in a creamy tomato sauce, creating a meal that is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Perfect for family gatherings, this recipe combines spooky fun and delicious flavors, ensuring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz kid-friendly pasta shapes
- 2 cups creamy tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add diced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped bell peppers; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken mixture with cooked pasta and creamy tomato sauce, mixing well.
- Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg