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Chicken Pasta Bake

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Author: Imma Published:11/11/2019Updated:9/24/2021
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Chicken Pasta Bake – creamy, cheesy-packed pasta dish with broccoli florets and chicken chunks. This is a family favorite meal that is very simple and delicious to make any day of the week!

Chicken Pasta Bake

Whenever I have no idea on what to have for dinner, I think of chicken pasta. I don’t really know why, but chicken pasta recipes always come first in my mind. Maybe I just love chicken and pasta, but perhaps because they make a filling and hearty dishes that appeal to everyone.

So, tonight, we are going to feast this Chicken Pasta Bake which has been on our regular weekly rotation. Your kids will come begging for seconds and thirds!

What is Pasta Bake?

Pasta bake is a pasta mixed with pretty much any kind of sauce, protein or veggies, all baked in a casserole or oven-safe skillet. A delicious meal that you can pre-assemble in advance and bake on the day of serving. A filling quick-fix to the usual dinner dilemma!

What’s in a Chicken Pasta Bake?

This dish can be a good recipe to clean up what’s left in your fridge. It doesn’t use any complicated or rare ingredients. Got some carrots? Throw them in! Bell peppers? Go for it! Basically, you can add almost anything to this. 

Here’s what you need to make this easy pasta recipe:

  • Chicken breasts cut into chunks (about 2 cups)
  • Uncooked fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice 
  • Vegetable oil
  • Chopped Onion
  • Minced garlic
  • Fresh thyme 
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Chicken broth
  • Milk
  • Cajun/Creole seasoning
  • Broccoli florets
  • Mozzarella  cheese
  • Salt and Pepper 
  • Parsley

Chicken Pasta Bake

Can I Use a Different Kind of Pasta?

Definitely! I’m pretty sure you have your own pasta favorites. And I’m glad to say that any kind of pasta will do, some of my options include fusilli, macaroni, ziti, and fettuccine. Though I must admit that fusilli is my favorite. 😍

What to Serve with Chicken Pasta Bake?

You may already enjoy this pasta bake as it is. But if you want to add more to the table,  I often serve this chicken pasta with the following:

  • homemade garlic bread
  • green beans and bacon
  • any simple salad
  • sauteed kale

Can I Make Chicken Pasta Ahead of Time?

Yes! Actually, when there’s a special occasion, I usually make it ahead of time. I simply assemble them in a casserole, cover with foil and just place in the refrigerator for 24 hours. So, when it is time to serve, just get out from fridge, let it stand at room temperature for 20 minutes and bake as instructed below.

To Freeze: For freezing this dish, cover it tightly with aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months. You might also need to increase the baking time by 15 minutes.

Chicken Pasta Bake

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Chicken Pasta Bake in a plate

 

How to Make Chicken Pasta Bake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Season chicken cubes with salt, followed by cajun creole seasoning – salt free. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Heat oil in a large skillet, stir in the chicken, cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes, until slightly brown.

Add minced garlic, stir for about a minute, followed by chopped onion and thyme, cook until onions wilted – about 4 more minutes. Remove and set aside. 

In a 10 inch oven-safe skillet add butter, as soon as butter melts whisk in flour. Continue whisking until flour is fully mixed with butter, then cook for about a minute. Slowly add chicken broth, a little at the time, followed by the milk, you do not want to mixture to form any lumps, bring to simmer then turn down to medium so it simmers gently and slightly thickens into a cream sauce – about 5-6 minutes. Lightly season with salt and pepper to taste.

Turn off the heat and stir in the pasta, broccoli, and about cup cheese, chicken mixture, creole seasoning – adjust seasonings to liking with salt and pepper. Top with remaining cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm and garnish with parsley, if desired.

 

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Chicken Pasta Bake

Chicken Pasta Bake - creamy, cheesy-packed pasta dish with broccoli florets and chicken chunks. This is a family's favorite meal that is very simple and delicious to make any day of the week!
5 from 13 votes
Prep: 15 minutes mins
Cook: 35 minutes mins
Total: 50 minutes mins
American
Servings 6 -8

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts , cut into chunks(about 2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons (28ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons (10g) minced garlic
  • 1 medium onion , chopped
  • 2 teaspoons (1.6g) fresh thyme 
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) butter
  • 3 tablespoons (30g) flour
  • 2 cups (500ml) chicken broth
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk
  • 2 cups (200g) uncooked Fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice , cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions
  • 3-4 cups (213-284g) broccoli florets
  • 1 cup (132g) mozzarella  cheese , divided
  • 1-2 teaspoons (4-8g) cajun/creole seasoning (salt-free)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Season chicken cubes with salt, followed by cajun creole seasoning – salt free. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet, stir in the chicken, cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes, until slightly brown.
  • Add minced garlic, stir for about a minute, followed by chopped onion and thyme, cook until onions wilted – about 4 more minutes. Then remove and set aside.
  • In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet add butter, as soon as butter melts whisk in flour. Continue whisking until flour is fully mixed with butter, then cook for about a minute.
  • Slowly add chicken broth, a little at the time, followed by the milk, you do not want to mixture to form any lumps, bring to simmer then turn down to medium so it simmers gently and slightly thickens into a cream sauce - about 5-6 minutes. Lightly season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the pasta, broccoli, and about cup cheese, chicken mixture, creole seasoning - adjust seasonings to liking with salt and pepper. Then top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 15 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve warm and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Tips & Notes:

  1. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 367kcal (18%)| Carbohydrates: 26g (9%)| Protein: 27g (54%)| Fat: 18g (28%)| Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)| Cholesterol: 79mg (26%)| Sodium: 255mg (11%)| Potassium: 612mg (17%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 3g (3%)| Vitamin A: 816IU (16%)| Vitamin C: 44mg (53%)| Calcium: 162mg (16%)| Iron: 1mg (6%)
Author: Imma
Course: dinner, Main, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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Nutrition Facts
Chicken Pasta Bake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 79mg26%
Sodium 255mg11%
Potassium 612mg17%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 816IU16%
Vitamin C 44mg53%
Calcium 162mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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  1. Joy Rose de Koster says

    Posted on 5/19 at 6:37PM

    5 stars
    I made this recipe using left over shop bought roast chicken. It turned out just great.

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 5/22 at 1:18PM

      Oh great to hear that. Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. Lykell says

    Posted on 10/26 at 1:22AM

    5 stars
    Totally amazing

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 10/27 at 12:50PM

      Yay! Thank you so much Lykell:)

      Reply
  3. Amanda G. says

    Posted on 10/10 at 5:12PM

    5 stars
    Hi Imma! We were all sick for a couple days at my house, and today I was feeling better enough to actually make dinner. I was looking for something comforting and not difficult and this was just perfect! I only had penne pasta but it worked just fine. It was just the hot comfort meal we needed after eating just soup and toast for 3 days

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 10/11 at 10:22AM

      Oh, I hope you guys feel completely fine now! And yess, this recipe will really make you feel alot better. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Nancy S. says

    Posted on 8/3 at 4:47PM

    5 stars
    I made this tonight with turkey meatballs and penne pasta I had on hand. It was very filling and tasty, but next time I make it I will probably double the sauce. My pasta absorbed a lot of it in the oven.

    Reply
    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 8/3 at 9:13PM

      Thank you, Nancy! Another chicken and pasta that you might enjoy is one of my readers’ faves Cajun Chicken Alfredo. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kasiva says

    Posted on 2/16 at 12:16AM

    5 stars
    My family really loved it. Easy and quick to make. I used bow tie pasta instead.

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 2/18 at 11:33PM

      Thank you for sharing your review. I’m happy that your family loves this. It’s indeed a quick and easy family meal.

      Reply
  6. Angel says

    Posted on 12/20 at 5:09PM

    I loved this recipe. I substituted all of the dairy products with non-dairy alternatives and it came out perfect. Thank you!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/25 at 4:04PM

      Great ! Thanks so much.

      Reply
  7. Felicia says

    Posted on 11/11 at 10:09AM

    Hi Imma!

    I love your recipes, please keep them coming! Just wanted to know if frozen broccoli can be used for this particular recipe?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/11 at 6:58PM

      Thanks Felicia. Yes you sure can. Be sure to thaw and drain out any excess water . Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Katrina says

    Posted on 8/29 at 11:28AM

    5 stars
    This was delicious, and it’s a really great base to experiment with. The family loved it. Thank you.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 8/31 at 3:06PM

      Awesome! Thanks for the feedback.

      Reply
  9. Prisca John-Ogam says

    Posted on 12/9 at 8:09AM

    Did you boil the pasta before mixing it in?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/9 at 5:30PM

      Yes I did.

      Reply
  10. Janet Bareiss says

    Posted on 11/23 at 11:33AM

    5 stars
    Delicious. I added mango and left out the meat. New favorite

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 11/24 at 1:06AM

      What a great add-in! I will be trying that soon.

      Reply
  11. Joelle says

    Posted on 11/17 at 6:27PM

    5 stars
    You are so amazing!!! I loved this recipe and others. I’ve learned so much from you! Thank you!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/17 at 11:38PM

      Thank you Joelle 🙂 ! I am so glad you loved it. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  12. Steph says

    Posted on 11/14 at 4:59PM

    5 stars
    This was delicious! I used penne for the pasta and it turned out great. I’ll definitely make this again. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 11/14 at 9:11PM

      Awesome! So glad it turned out well for you. Thank you for letting me know.

      Reply
  13. Chris says

    Posted on 11/12 at 1:08AM

    Thanks for the same recipe three days in a row, but I think once would suffice.

    Reply
  14. Daphne Smith says

    Posted on 11/11 at 10:23AM

    Will be cooking this dish. It’s easy to make.

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 11/11 at 5:07PM

      Awesome! Please do let me know how it works for you. Enjoy!

      Reply

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