Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, delivering mouthwatering flavors that will impress your family and friends. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can create a satisfying meal that’s both hearty and delicious.
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 grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and dice.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for one minute until fragrant. Add heavy cream and half of the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced chicken, remaining Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half of the sauce; mix well.
- Transfer to the baking dish, drizzle with remaining sauce, and bake for approximately 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg