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Creamy Chicken Bake

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Comfort food classic with chicken, creamy sauce, and melted cheese topping. Easy for family dinners.
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Updated on Sun, 23 Mar 2025 14:02:09 GMT
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This Chicken Pasta Bake with Garlic Cream and Parmesan brings comfort food to another level. It combines tender rotini pasta, juicy chicken chunks and a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce, all baked until golden brown. The dish is hearty, cheesy and perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.

What Makes This Dish So Amazing

This pasta bake delivers layers of creamy, cheesy goodness your whole family will love. It comes together quickly, uses basic ingredients and you can easily add your own twist with extra veggies or herbs. The golden, bubbly top adds a touch of wow factor to a dish that's both satisfying and mouthwatering.

What You'll Need

  • Rotini Pasta: 450g, cooked al dente with 240ml cooking water saved.
  • Cooked Chicken: 700g, diced or shredded.
  • Alfredo Sauce: 2 jars (425g each), thick and creamy.
  • Garlic Parmesan Sauce: 240ml, for extra flavor depth.
  • Mozzarella: 200g, shredded for that stretchy cheese pull.
  • Parmesan: 50g, grated for extra flavor kick.
  • Salt and Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon and ¼ teaspoon.
  • Fresh Parsley: Optional, chopped for garnish.

How To Make It

Oven Setup
Heat your oven to 190°C and lightly grease a 33x23 cm baking dish.
Mix Everything Together
In a big bowl, combine pasta, chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic parmesan sauce, half the mozzarella and half the parmesan. Add salt and pepper. Splash in some pasta water if it looks too thick.
Put It All Together
Pour the mixture into your baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top.
Bake It Up
Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly. Uncover and broil for 2-3 minutes to get that golden top.
Ready to Eat
Let it sit for 5 minutes before adding fresh parsley. Serve while hot.

Tips For Success

Try using freshly grated parmesan for better flavor. To save time, grab a rotisserie chicken from the store. If you want an extra crunchy topping, mix some breadcrumbs with melted butter before broiling.

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Storing and Reheating

Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 3 days. Warm up single portions in the microwave or heat them in the oven at 175°C until they're nice and hot throughout.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make this ahead of time?
Sure! Assemble it up to a day early and keep in the fridge. Bake straight from cold, just add about 15 extra minutes to the oven time.
→ What pasta works best?
Rotini holds sauce perfectly! Penne, fusilli, or bow-tie pasta are great picks too.
→ How should I reheat leftovers?
Warm it in the oven at 160°C for 15-20 minutes. Cover with foil and add some cream or milk if it looks dry.
→ Is this dish freezer-friendly?
Yes! Keep it frozen up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm it in the oven. It might change texture slightly but still tastes great.
→ How can I make it lighter?
Swap to whole wheat pasta, lighter Alfredo sauce, and use less cheese. Add extra veggies like broccoli or spinach.

Creamy Chicken Bake

Loaded pasta with tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and a golden mix of mozzarella and parmesan.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Poultry

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: Italian-American

Yield: 8 Servings (1 large casserole dish)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
02 Parsley, freshly chopped, as a garnish.
03 450 g of rotini pasta.
04 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan.
05 1 cup of garlic-Parmesan sauce.
06 3 cups of cooked chicken, diced.
07 A pinch of salt (1/2 teaspoon).
08 2 jars (425 g each) of Alfredo sauce.
09 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 02

In a big bowl, stir together the cooked pasta, chicken chunks, sauces, and half the cheese. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper to season.

Step 03

Spoon the mixture into your prepared dish and smooth it out evenly. Top it off with the rest of the cheese.

Step 04

Cover the dish with foil and pop it into the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese melts and gets bubbly.

Step 05

Optional step: Broil for a couple of minutes for a golden top. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Notes

  1. Save 1 cup of the pasta's cooking water. You might find it handy to thin out the sauce.
  2. This bake can be prepped earlier and cooked right before eating.

Tools You'll Need

  • 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Large mixing bowl.
  • Big pot for boiling pasta.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Gluten (pasta).
  • Dairy (cheese, sauce).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 580
  • Total Fat: 32 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
  • Protein: 28 g