Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake recipe combines juicy chicken, flavorful garlic, parmesan, and pasta in a creamy sauce. Topped with melted cheese and baked to golden perfection, this dish is the ultimate comfort food. Easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this cheesy casserole is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- Pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Heavy cream
- Garlic (minced)
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Flour
- Chicken broth
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until browned. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream to create a sauce.
- Stir in grated parmesan until smooth and melted.
- Combine cooked pasta, chicken, and garlic parmesan sauce in a baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add spinach or broccoli for extra veggies.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg