A creamy, cheesy baked pasta dish with tender chicken, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
2piecesboneless, skinless chicken breasts
2tablespoonsolive oil
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoondried thyme
to tasteSalt and black pepper
1cupheavy cream
1cupchicken broth
1cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1cupshredded mozzarella cheese
8ouncespenne pasta, cooked al dente
Garnish
to tasteFresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
Cook chicken in a skillet with olive oil until done, then shred and set aside.
In the same skillet, simmer heavy cream and chicken broth, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
Mix cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and sauce; transfer to baking dish, top with mozzarella, and bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 10 minutes.
Garnish with parsley, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh basil.