Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy, garlicky Parmesan sauce topped with melted mozzarella. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or rotini)
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) milk (whole milk or 2%)
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, drain.
- Cook the chicken: Sauté chicken in olive oil until cooked, set aside.
- Prepare the garlic Parmesan sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add flour, milk, chicken broth, seasonings, and Parmesan cheese, cook until thickened.
- Combine and assemble: Mix pasta and chicken with sauce, transfer to baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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