Baked Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Baked Creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta. This dish combines tender chicken and perfectly cooked penne pasta with a flavorful blend of heavy cream and marinara sauce, all topped with a generous layer of melted mozzarella. It’s a comforting favorite that works beautifully for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy date nights at home. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, this recipe is sure to become a household staple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 large cooked chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened. Add the cubed chicken and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and heavy cream along with dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet until well coated with the sauce.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg