Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake
A comforting and creamy pasta bake featuring tender chicken, garlic, and melted Parmesan cheese that’s perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Chicken, Pasta
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed)
- 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted to create a smooth sauce.
- Combine the cooked chicken and drained pasta into the sauce, adjusting the consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with additional Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or Italian seasoning while cooking the sauce. Use reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg