Description
A comforting blend of pasta, tender chicken, and a creamy cheesy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- Medium-sized pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini)
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Mozzarella cheese
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Heavy cream (or sour cream/Greek yogurt)
- Sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers
- Fresh garlic
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook until golden, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and simmer. Gradually stir in cheeses until melted and creamy, then add herbs, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced chicken, sautéed vegetables, and cheesy sauce. Mix well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, sprinkle extra cheese on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it rest before serving; enjoy with a salad and a glass of white wine.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving; feel free to broil for the last few minutes to enhance the crust.
- 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: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pasta bake, cheesy chicken, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe