Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe You’ll Love!
A delicious and comforting creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta bake that is 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: Comfort Food
Ingredients
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- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg