Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake

Scooping out a serving of chicken pasta bake.

One-Pan Chicken Pasta Bake is a creamy, cheesy dinner loaded with chicken, pasta, and veggies. With just 10 minutes of prep, it’s an easy family-friendly meal!

Course Main

Cuisine Italian

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Resting time 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 581

Author Kim

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta or other short grain variety
1 cup milk
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 (16 oz) bottle Olive Garden© Italian dressing
1 shredded rotisserie chicken (about 3-4 cups)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 pint halved baby tomatoes cherry or grape tomatoes
1 medium chopped zucchini
8 oz block cream cheese
2 cups shredded Italian style cheese

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F and lightly grease a 9×12-inch baking dish.
Add the 1 pound penne pasta, 1 cup milk, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 (16 oz) bottle Olive Garden© Italian dressing, 1 shredded rotisserie chicken (about 3-4 cups), and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning to the prepared dish. Stir everything together, making sure the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid.
Scatter the 1 pint halved baby tomatoes and 1 medium chopped zucchini evenly over the pasta mixture.
Place the 8 oz block cream cheese in the center of the dish.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Remove the foil and stir thoroughly until the cream cheese melts into the mixture and creates a creamy sauce.
Sprinkle the 2 cups shredded Italian style cheese evenly over the top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Makes 6-8 servings.

Notes

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheating

Adding a little milk or broth before reheating helps bring the creamy sauce back to life and keeps the pasta from drying out.

Microwave: Cover loosely and microwave in 30–60 second intervals, stirring between each, until heated through.
Oven: Place the pasta in an oven-safe dish, add a splash of milk or broth, and cover with foil. Reheat at 350°F until warmed through, about 20-30 minutes.

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