Baked Garlic Parm Chicken Pasta
This dish offers a comforting, oven-baked dinner experience. The creamy sauce, tender chicken, and golden baked edges make it appealing for families and pasta lovers.
Equipment
- large pot
- Skillet
- Baking dish
Ingredients
Pasta and Chicken
- 400 g pasta (penne or rotini)
- 500 g chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Topping
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 120 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 150 g shredded mozzarella
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Salt & pepper To taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until it is fully cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat the sauce until it is warm and slightly thickened.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and chicken mixture in the skillet.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Top evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
Notes
I love how this dish looks coming out of the oven—the bubbling sauce and parmesan crust make it instantly crave-worthy.
By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.