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From The Country Victualler:
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta Bake
Comfort Food | Creamy, Garlicky & Golden Baked Goodness
A rich, family-style pasta bake featuring tender chicken, a silky garlic butter sauce, and a golden baked top. Simple ingredients, elevated flavour — made the Country Victualler way.
Recipe Overview
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25–30 minutes
- Serves: 3–4
- Best for: Family dinners, easy midweek meals, comforting crowd-pleasers
About This Recipe
This dish brings together everything we love about proper comfort food — juicy chicken, rich garlic butter, and a creamy sauce that clings to every piece of pasta.
We’ve added a Country Victualler twist with slow-built flavour using quality chicken and proper stock for depth, finished with a baked golden topping for that extra indulgent touch.
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Ingredients
- 2–3 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 400ml chicken stock
- 150ml double cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional for depth)
- 300g pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 100g grated cheddar or mozzarella
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper
- Fresh parsley to finish
👉 Use our rich chicken stock for best flavour
Method
- Cook pasta until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat oil and butter in a pan, add diced chicken and cook until golden.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in flour, then gradually add chicken stock to create a smooth sauce.
- Pour in cream and Dijon mustard, simmer gently until thickened.
- Combine sauce with pasta and mix well.
- Transfer to an oven dish, top with cheese, and bake at 180°C for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
CV Kitchen Tips: The Secret to Depth of Flavour
Slow build your base — butter, garlic, and proper stock create a richer sauce than shortcuts ever will.
- Add smoked bacon for extra depth
- Swap cheddar for parmesan for a sharper finish
- Finish with lemon zest for freshness
- Perfect for next-day leftovers
Serving Suggestions
Serve straight from the oven with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a proper comforting family dinner.
Comfort Food, Done Properly
Simple ingredients. Bold flavour. Real food made the traditional way.
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