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Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

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Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

Name: Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Ingredients: 16 ounces Penne Pasta (or other short pasta like rotini); 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast (shredded or diced); 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour; 3 cups Milk (whole milk recommended); 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened); 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded, divided); 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded); 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste); 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

This comforting and rich Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake is perfect for a satisfying family meal. It features tender chicken and al dente pasta smothered in a luscious, creamy cheese sauce, baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare and incredibly delicious, it's a go-to recipe for any occasion that calls for ultimate comfort food.

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Golden Cheesy Top

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

55m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

American Comfort Food

English

Nutrition (per serving)

650

Calories

45g

Protein

50g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Bubbly Baked Pasta

Ingredients

Servings: 6

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Served Portion with Parsley

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Preheating ensures even cooking from the start.
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Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
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Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
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Undercook pasta slightly, as it will continue to cook in the oven.
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
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Cook out the raw flour taste but do not brown the roux too much.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
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Adding milk slowly prevents lumps in the sauce.
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Reduce heat to low, then stir in the cream cheese, 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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Reduce heat to low, then stir in the cream cheese, 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
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Keep the heat low to prevent cheese from separating or burning.
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Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
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Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
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Make sure all ingredients are well combined for maximum flavor in every bite.
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Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
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Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
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Use a baking dish that's large enough to prevent overflow as the sauce bubbles.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
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For an extra golden crust, you can briefly broil for the last minute, watching carefully to prevent burning.
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Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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Allowing it to rest helps the sauce set and makes serving easier.

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Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Penne Pasta(or other short pasta like rotini)

Cooked Chicken Breast(shredded or diced)

Unsalted Butter

All-Purpose Flour

Milk(whole milk recommended)

Cream Cheese(softened)

Cheddar Cheese(shredded, divided)

Mozzarella Cheese(shredded)

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Salt(or to taste)

Black Pepper(or to taste)

Fresh Parsley(chopped, for garnish)

Servings: 6

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).5m

Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.Preview10mPreviewCook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.10m

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.Preview3mPreviewIn a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.3m

Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.Preview5mPreviewGradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.5m

Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.Preview2mPreviewAdd the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.2m

Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.Preview2mPreviewTransfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.2m

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.Preview25mPreviewBake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.25m

Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.Preview5mPreviewRemove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.5m

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Penne Pasta
(or other short pasta like rotini)

Cooked Chicken Breast
(shredded or diced)

Milk
(whole milk recommended)

Cream Cheese
(softened)

Cheddar Cheese
(shredded, divided)

Mozzarella Cheese
(shredded)

Salt
(or to taste)

Black Pepper
(or to taste)

Fresh Parsley
(chopped, for garnish)

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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5m
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
5m

Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
Preview
10m
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Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
10m

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Preview
3m
Preview
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
3m

Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
5m

Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
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Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
2m

Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
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2m
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Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
25m

Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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