Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake

Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake

45 mins
easy
6 servings

A decadent and easy chicken pasta bake with a rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

ChickenEasyPastaWeeknight

Equipment Needed

  • Baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 16.00 ozPasta (Elbow Macaroni)(Uncooked)
  • 3.00 tbspButter(Unsalted)
  • 1.00 Chicken Breast(Cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2.00 tbspAll-Purpose Flour
  • 1.00 cupHeavy Cream
  • 0.75 cupParmesan Cheese(Grated)
  • 1.00 cupMozzarella Cheese(Shredded)
  • Salt and Pepper(To taste)
  • Fresh Parsley(For garnish)

Instructions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

2

Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Add remaining butter to the skillet. Whisk in heavy cream and flour until smooth and thickened.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Top with mozzarella cheese.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Broil for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly, checking frequently to prevent burning.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes