To prepare a delicious dish with pasta, chicken breast, and corn, we need to carefully follow the steps in the recipe to ensure that each ingredient reaches its maximum flavor. We start by draining the corn kernels, making sure to remove the excess water so that they do not dilute the final dish.
In a large pot, we bring water to a boil, adding a tablespoon of salt. When the water has reached boiling point, we add the pasta. It is important to cook them until they are al dente, meaning they should remain slightly firm to the bite. After they are cooked, we drain them and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve their texture.
Meanwhile, we take care of the chicken breast. We cut it into suitable pieces, seasoning them with salt and pepper to taste. Then, we coat them in a mixture of smoked paprika and ground cumin, ensuring that each piece is evenly covered. In a skillet heated with oil, we fry the chicken pieces on both sides until they become golden and crispy. Once they are ready, we remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, we use the remaining oil to sauté the sliced mushrooms and chopped green onions. It is essential to stir constantly to avoid burning and to ensure that the mushrooms release their juice and brown slightly. After about 3 minutes, when the dish becomes fragrant, we add the drained pasta. Finally, we season everything with salt and pepper, adjusting the taste to our preferences.
We pour the obtained mixture into a heat-resistant dish that we have greased with butter and sprinkled with breadcrumbs, leveling it well to create an even base. On top of the pasta, we form a generous layer of the fried chicken breast, which will add a delicious texture.
Separately, we mash half of the corn kernels and mix them with the sour cream, adding the rest of the whole kernels. We season again with salt to taste and evenly distribute this mixture over the fried meat.
Finally, we place the dish in the preheated oven at a moderate temperature and let it bake for about 45 minutes, or until a browned, appetizing crust forms on top.
We serve the dish portioned, warm, appreciating the combination of flavors and textures. This is an ideal dish for a family dinner, full of taste and flavor!
In a large pot, we bring water to a boil, adding a tablespoon of salt. When the water has reached boiling point, we add the pasta. It is important to cook them until they are al dente, meaning they should remain slightly firm to the bite. After they are cooked, we drain them and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve their texture.
Meanwhile, we take care of the chicken breast. We cut it into suitable pieces, seasoning them with salt and pepper to taste. Then, we coat them in a mixture of smoked paprika and ground cumin, ensuring that each piece is evenly covered. In a skillet heated with oil, we fry the chicken pieces on both sides until they become golden and crispy. Once they are ready, we remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, we use the remaining oil to sauté the sliced mushrooms and chopped green onions. It is essential to stir constantly to avoid burning and to ensure that the mushrooms release their juice and brown slightly. After about 3 minutes, when the dish becomes fragrant, we add the drained pasta. Finally, we season everything with salt and pepper, adjusting the taste to our preferences.
We pour the obtained mixture into a heat-resistant dish that we have greased with butter and sprinkled with breadcrumbs, leveling it well to create an even base. On top of the pasta, we form a generous layer of the fried chicken breast, which will add a delicious texture.
Separately, we mash half of the corn kernels and mix them with the sour cream, adding the rest of the whole kernels. We season again with salt to taste and evenly distribute this mixture over the fried meat.
Finally, we place the dish in the preheated oven at a moderate temperature and let it bake for about 45 minutes, or until a browned, appetizing crust forms on top.
We serve the dish portioned, warm, appreciating the combination of flavors and textures. This is an ideal dish for a family dinner, full of taste and flavor!
Ingredients
-250 g pasta, smaller shape -400 g fresh mushrooms -500 g chicken breast, cut into pieces -3 green onions -1 can of corn -300 g sour cream -2 tablespoons oil -1/4 teaspoon ground cumin -salt -pepper -sweet paprika -butter -breadcrumbs