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Greek Spiced Chicken And Courgette Pastitsio Skillet

Name: Greek Spiced Chicken And Courgette Pastitsio Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb halal ground chicken; 8 oz penne pasta; 2 piece courgettes, quartered and sliced; 1 cup canned tomato purée; 1 piece yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, minced; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 cup whole milk; 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tbsp olive oil

A streamlined stovetop version of Greek pastitsio featuring seasoned ground chicken, tender courgettes, pasta, and a rich feta sauce.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Technique to learn

Emulsion Coating

Combining hot starch-rich pasta with dairy off heat allows cheese to melt smoothly into a silky sauce that clings to the pasta.

Instructions

Step 1: Boil the penne pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the minced onion and garlic, and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.

Step 3: Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook for 6 minutes, breaking it apart until no longer pink.

Step 4: Stir in the sliced courgettes, tomato purée, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 8 minutes until the sauce thickens and courgettes are tender.

Step 5: Whisk together whole milk and crumbled feta cheese, then stir directly into the chicken and pasta mixture off the heat to create a creamy coating.

Step 6: Return the skillet to low heat for 2 minutes, stirring gently until the cheese softens and coats the pasta smoothly before serving.

Cooking tips

Keep the pasta slightly firm when boiling so it absorbs the meat sauce without becoming mushy.
Whisk the milk and feta thoroughly before adding to ensure even melting without curdling.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Greek; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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