PASTA BRAVO: CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA BAKE
This is a recipe that I created to mimic an old favorite of mine at Pasta Bravo. A great combination of penne (or rigatoni, spirals) tomato, cheeses all baked to perfection...creamy on the inside with a crispy outside crust. This goes together really quickly, cooks in under 30 minutes and is totally company worthy. Delicious served with a salad and some bread sticks or baguette. Easily adaptable for a yummy veggie-pasta bake too!
Provided by Kmac1805
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Saute chopped onions, peppers and garlic in olive oil, about 5 minutes over medium heat. Add mushrooms and continue to saute until mushrooms begin to soften, about 4 minutes more.
- While the veggies are cooking, put pasta in a large pot of boiling water and cook until al dente. (still firm to the bite) WARNING: They will continue to cook and absorb the sauce in the oven, so do not overcook here. The package directions should give instructions for al dente cooking times, but for my penne, it's usually about 9 minutes. When they are finished, drain well and return to pan. Mix in ricotta and mozzerella cheeses.
- When the veggies are softened, add the pasta sauce and stir well. Add the chicken and black olives.
- Hopefully you really used a Large Pot for your pasta, because I find it easiest to mix everything in there before assembling. Add pasta/chicken mix to pasta/cheese mix and stir gently until well blended.
- Pour all into shallow backing dish (a 9x13 will work, I use a similar sized oval baking dish). By keeping it shallow, you'll be sure to get a nice crust.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs over top, followed by parmesan. I like to spray a little cooking spray on it to help give nice browning. (You could pour a little melted butter, but the Pam does the trick and saves calories to enjoy for the pasta!).
- Place in preheated oven and bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and browned on top.
- Let it sit a few minutes before serving (to allow the cheeses to firm a little and because it is TOO HOT to eat just out of the oven.
- Enjoy!
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Lucky Gupta
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta bakes, but this one was really good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was very flavorful.
su lay su lay
[email protected]This pasta bake was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Naod Mesfin
[email protected]This pasta bake was a bit too bland for my taste. I would probably add more spices next time.
Nana Antwi
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was very flavorful.
Preppy Kiyah
[email protected]This pasta bake is a bit too rich for my taste. I would probably use less cheese next time.
Adal Chaudhary
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but I still enjoyed this pasta bake. The sauce was very flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Buhle Mkhize
[email protected]This pasta bake is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Abir Islam 2
[email protected]I love the creamy sauce in this pasta bake. It's so rich and decadent.
ramesh bhujel
[email protected]This pasta bake is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold night.
Brenda Cuffy
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Arham Sarfraz
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for pasta bake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rozi King
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.
Hyellamumulanti Magaji
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry.
Mehr Muhammad irfan
[email protected]This pasta bake was a bit too cheesy for my taste.
Grace Mena
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.
MD Bokkor mia
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and pasta cooked in the same dish, so there was minimal cleanup. The sauce was also very flavorful.
Otlotleng Tlapu
[email protected]I loved the creamy sauce in this pasta bake. It was so rich and flavorful. I also liked the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes. They added a nice tangy flavor to the dish.
rahma jibril
[email protected]This pasta bake was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.