Description
Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and layers of melted cheese into a delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown and fully cooked.
- While the chicken cooks, boil water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with sautéed chicken and pour in the creamy sauce. Stir gently until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Perfect for cozy weeknights or gatherings.
- Can substitute chicken with turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg