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Delicious Chicken Pasta Bake with Garlic Parmesan cheese

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake

A comforting, delicious, and satisfying dish combining tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, all baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or any preferred type)
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well to combine with the garlic. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and creamy garlic parmesan sauce. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, smoothing it out so it cooks evenly.
  8. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, distributing it evenly across the surface.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Use leftover rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken you have on hand. Feel free to use any pasta shape that you enjoy. Adjust the seasonings based on your preferences.