Simply Irresistible Creamy Chicken Pasta Casserole Delight
A creamy and cheesy chicken pasta casserole that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast (cooked and diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta until just shy of al dente, then drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Create the sauce by combining heavy cream and chicken broth, simmering, then stirring in Parmesan cheese.
- Combine cooked pasta, chicken, and sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Transfer pasta mixture to a greased baking dish, topping with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for roasted vegetables. For added zest, include red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, chicken casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal