Description
A quick and easy Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake that combines tender chicken, creamy goodness, and perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream (heavy cream or half-and-half)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1 cup vegetables (e.g., chopped broccoli, spinach, or bell peppers)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Breadcrumbs for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, cream, vegetables, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour into a greased baking dish.
- Top with cheese and optional breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, consider using breadcrumbs on top before baking. You can replace chicken with turkey or tofu for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg