Chicken, Cheese, and Penne Pasta Bake

Name: Chicken, Cheese, and Penne Pasta Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American,Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes; 6 to 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or seasoned salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup half-and-half, or whole milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 (15-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Optional: 1 tsp paprika

A comforting penne, chicken, and cheese casserole is a family-favorite pasta bake.

⭐ 4.2 (88 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 35 minTotal: 55 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American Italian

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 2 to 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken, mushrooms, and Creole seasoning until chicken is done and mushrooms are browned. Remove to a bowl.
In the same skillet, melt butter and cook minced garlic for 1 minute. Stir in flour for 1 minute until smooth and bubbly. Whisk in milk and chicken broth, cooking until thickened.
Add 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and half the Parmesan to the sauce, stirring until melted. Stir in the cooked chicken mixture and artichokes; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine the sauce with the pasta, then transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses and a light sprinkle of paprika, if desired.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 426 kcal

Carbohydrate: 27 g

Cholesterol: 86 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 25 g

Saturated Fat: 13 g

Sodium: 943 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 25 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g