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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights, delivering a restaurant-quality meal in a single dish. Featuring tender shredded chicken, perfectly cooked penne, and a rich, velvety cream sauce, this bake is infused with fresh garlic and aromatic Italian herbs. Topped with crispy turkey bacon and a golden crust of aged parmesan, it offers a sophisticated balance of savory flavors that will satisfy the whole family with minimal cleanup effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Penne Pasta
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Breast
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 5 Garlic Cloves, freshly minced
  • 1.5 cups Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 4 strips Turkey Bacon, cooked and crumbled

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Grease a large 9x13 inch casserole dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Combine the uncooked penne, shredded chicken, and one cup of the parmesan cheese into the liquid mixture.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  8. Remove the foil, then sprinkle the remaining parmesan and crumbled turkey bacon over the top.
  9. Broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for better melting quality compared to pre-shredded cheese. You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter consistency. Ensure the dish is covered tightly to allow the pasta to steam properly in the sauce.