Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake is a rich and creamy dish loaded with tender pasta, juicy chicken, and a cheesy garlic sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or a family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta, cooked and drained (reserve 1 cup of cooking water)
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 2 (15 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup garlic parmesan sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking. - Combine the Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced or shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic parmesan sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer extra sauciness, add about ½ cup of reserved pasta water to the mixture. - Transfer to the Baking Dish:
Transfer the creamy pasta and chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. - Add the Cheese:
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta. - Bake the Pasta:
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. - Optional – Broil for a Golden Top:
For a golden brown top, remove the foil and broil the pasta bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye on it to prevent burning. - Cool and Serve:
Once baked, remove the pasta bake from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. - Enjoy:
Serve warm and enjoy the creamy goodness of this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake!
Notes
- You can substitute the rotini with other short pasta like penne or farfalle.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Alfredo Pasta Bake, Creamy Chicken Pasta