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Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken
Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken is a delicious and warm pasta bake! This 30 minute casserole has tender chunks of chicken and an irresistible garlic parmesan sauce; Making it the best weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons Butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¾ cups Half-and-half, or milk
- 2 cups Chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 cup Shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 slices Bread, white or wheat, torn into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Prepare pasta according to directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan melt one tablespoon butter and then add minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour, and cook and stir continuously for one minute.
- Gradually add milk to pan while stirring until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in chicken, peas and cheese. Cook until heated through.
- Add in pasta and stir until well combined.
- To make bread crumbs, place bread into food processor and pulse until bread is becomes course crumbs.
- Put crumbs into bowl and toss with one tablespoon melted butter.
- Pour mixture into a casserole dish and then cover with prepared bread crumbs. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until topping browns.
Christina's Notes
- Experiment with Pasta: Use any pasta like a gluten free pasta, whole grain pasta, or even riced cauliflower. Use whatever your favorite pasta is be sure it's al dente pasta.
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- Use your Favorite Vegetables: If your kids don’t like peas, try using broccoli, leeks or mushrooms.
- More Sauce: If you're in a pinch and your casserole needs more pasta sauce, use some buffalo wild wings garlic parmesan sauce. To get everything out of the bottle, shake with a little chicken broth.
- Creamy: Make this bake extra creamy with some cream cheese added to the sauce.
- Spices and Seasonings: Try adding in other spices and seasonings! Use garlic powder, chicken seasoning or onion powder.