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Creamy Chicken Pasta Casserole for Cozy Family Dinners

A comforting creamy chicken pasta casserole perfect for family dinners that brings everyone together.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 ounces Pasta Any shape, cooked al dente
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing chicken
  • 2 cups Chicken Breast Cooked and diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Luxuriously creamy base
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta for 6-7 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté diced chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden.
  4. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  7. Combine cooked pasta, sautéed chicken, and creamy sauce in a mixing bowl.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This casserole can easily be adapted to use different proteins or gluten-free pasta. Store leftovers properly for maximum deliciousness.