Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta Bake is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg