Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

Description

Chicken and penne pasta simmer together in a garlicky, creamy broth, and are quickly baked between cheesy layers of Parmesan and mozzarella. Top with fresh parsley as desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken
  2. salt
  3. and pepper; cook and stir until golden brown
  4. about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant
  5. about 2 minutes. Add broth and heavy cream; stir in pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender
  6. about 15 minutes.
  7. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler. Grease an 11×17-inch baking pan.
  8. Pour 1/2 the pasta mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 the Parmesan cheese and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Layer remaining pasta on top; finish with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  9. Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown
  10. 10 to 15 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 32 mins

Total Time: 47 mins

Servings: 12

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