The Best Easy Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
The Best Easy Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe is a quick, flavorful dish with tender chicken, pasta, and rich melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this chicken pasta bake recipe is simple to prepare and a comforting meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked, diced chicken breast
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add cooked chicken and marinara sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large baking dish, combine the cooked pasta and chicken mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any short pasta for this recipe like penne, rigatoni, or rotini.
- To save time, use store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- Customize with your favorite veggies like spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780 mg