Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A flavorful baked pasta dish with tender chicken, broccoli, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce, topped with melted cheese. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups garlic parmesan sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shredded chicken and broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is heated through and the broccoli is tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta, cooked chicken and broccoli mixture, garlic parmesan sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top the pasta evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, you can add a splash of milk or heavy cream to the garlic parmesan sauce before mixing it with the pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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