Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake 🍗🧄🧀
Ingredients:
1 pound rotini pasta, cooked and drained 🍝
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 🍗
4 tablespoons unsalted butter 🧈
4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1/4 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
2 cups whole milk 🥛
1 cup chicken broth 🥣
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
1 teaspoon dried basil 🌿
1 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
1/2 cup bread crumbs 🍞
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture forms a roux.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
5. Add the Parmesan cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. Add the cooked chicken and rotini pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat everything in the sauce.
7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bread crumbs.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread crumbs are golden.
9. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings | Kcal: 600 kcal per serving