Description
Enjoy this rich and flavorful Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake. It brings the beloved garlic parmesan taste to a comforting, easy-to-make pasta dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. You will love the creamy texture and savory notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, cubed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in the cream cheese until it melts completely and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Fold the cooked, shredded chicken and the cooked pasta into the sauce until everything is well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top generously with extra grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a quicker version, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- You can add steamed broccoli florets along with the chicken and pasta for extra vegetables.
- If the sauce seems too thick after baking, stir in a splash of milk or broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg