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Baked Creamy Chicken Pasta

Cultural Context

Baked creamy chicken pasta reflects the Italian-American tradition of combining pasta with rich, creamy sauces, a style that emerged in the United States as Italian immigrants adapted their culinary heritage. This dish is often a comforting weeknight meal, showcasing how simple ingredients can come together to create a satisfying and hearty dish. Today, variations abound, with many families adding their favorite vegetables or using different types of cheese, making it a versatile favorite across the globe.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
16 oz box of pasta
Olive Garden Italian dressing
2 cups chicken broth
1 whole rotisserie chicken
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 block cream cheese
mozzarella cheese
dried parsley

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and thighs are often less expensive

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim reduces fat, while cheddar is often cheaper

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2

Add one 16 oz box of pasta into a glass dish.

3

Pour in one whole bottle of Olive Garden Italian dressing.

4

Add two cups of chicken broth.

5

Shred one whole rotisserie chicken and add it on top.

6

Top with about one cup of Parmesan cheese.

7

Mix everything together.

8

Add one block of cream cheese on top.

9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

10

Bake in the oven for 35 minutes.

11

After baking, pull the dish out and mix everything together.

12

Top with mozzarella cheese and a little bit of dried parsley.

13

Return to the oven for about 5 minutes to let everything melt.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

glass dishaluminum foil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Creamy Chicken BakeChicken Pasta Bake

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