Ingredients
– 1 pound (about 450 grams) rotini pasta
– 3 cups (approximately 375 grams) cooked chicken, diced or shredded
– 2 jars (15 ounces each, about 850 grams total) Alfredo sauce
– 1 cup (240 ml) garlic parmesan sauce (made from minced garlic, butter, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese)
– 2 cups (about 200 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
– ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– Up to ½ cup (120 ml) reserved pasta water (optional, for a saucier texture)
Instructions
1-How to Prepare the Perfect Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake: Step-by-Step Guide Getting started with this creamy garlic parmesan chicken pasta bake is straightforward and fun, even if you’re new to baking. Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) and cooking the rotini pasta until it’s just al dente, then drain it well. This sets the foundation for a dish that’s creamy and full of flavor.
2-First and Second Steps: Prep and Cook Once your pasta is ready, combine it with the 3 cups of cooked chicken in a large bowl. In a separate pot, mix the 2 jars of Alfredo sauce with the 1 cup of garlic parmesan sauce, stirring in the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, and add reserved pasta water if you want a thinner consistency.
3-Mixing and Baking Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, then top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until it’s bubbly and heated through, followed by a quick 2-3 minute broil for a golden finish. Finally, garnish with fresh parsley if you have it on hand for a nice touch. This method ensures the dish comes out perfectly every time, as outlined in the original recipe details.
Last Step:
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🍗 Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time – it adds great flavor and makes this recipe even quicker to assemble
🌰 Add extra garlic to the sauce if you love bold flavors – fresh minced garlic can be sautéed in butter before adding to the sauce mixture
🧊 This dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours – just add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking cold
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 421
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 521mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
