Description
A delicious and creamy pasta bake featuring chicken, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine, then add the Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sautéing some spinach or mushrooms with the chicken.
- You can substitute the chicken with cooked shrimp or a plant-based protein for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg