Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

Chicken and penne pasta simmer together in a garlicky, creamy broth, and are quickly baked between cheesy layers of Parmesan and mozzarella.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 32 mins
• Total Time: 47 mins
• Calories: 458 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
• 2.5 cups chicken broth
• 2.5 cups heavy whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth and heavy cream; stir in pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Pour 1/2 the pasta mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 the Parmesan cheese and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Layer remaining pasta on top; finish with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

Step 3

Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease an 11x17-inch baking pan.