Description
A comforting cheesy chicken pasta bake that is perfect for family dinners and gatherings, blending robust flavors and creamy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook the pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken and Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until golden. Add chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until slightly browned.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in cream and a cup of pasta water, simmering it. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted into a creamy sauce. Toss in fresh herbs.
- Combine and Bake: In a baking dish, mix the pasta, chicken, and sauce. Top with extra cheese.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving to help it set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken pasta bake, easy pasta recipe, comforting dinner