Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake
A cozy and creamy pasta bake featuring garlic and Parmesan, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta (cooked and drained)
- 3 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
- 2 (15 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup garlic Parmesan sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and save 1 cup of cooking water.
- Combine the cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic Parmesan sauce, and drained rotini in a large mixing bowl.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Stir in 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, reserving 0.5 cup for topping.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for around 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients to make it vegetarian or to add spices for a kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta bake, garlic chicken, comfort food, cheesy pasta, family dinner