Description
A creamy pasta bake featuring chicken, garlic, and Parmesan cheese for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cubed
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup spinach for added greens
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 2: Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Step 3: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Step 4: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 5: Stir in heavy cream and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese; simmer until sauce thickens.
- Step 6: Mix cooked pasta into the sauce, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Step 7: Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Step 8: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat in the oven for best results. Pairs well with garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 35g