Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic cream sauce, all baked until golden and bubbly. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, delivering familiar flavors that evoke warmth and nostalgia. Prepare to delight your loved ones with this easy-to-make dish that promises smiles at every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente, about two minutes shy of package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about six minutes on each side until golden brown. Let rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute). Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth while scraping any bits from the pan. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken, cooked pasta, and sauce until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, top with extra Parmesan cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg