Best Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake Recipes

CREAMY CHICKEN, PASTA AND BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Cook pasta as per package directions, adding broccoli for the last 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat large nonstick frying pan on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Stir in broth; simmer 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Add cream cheese; cook and stir on low heat 1 minute or until melted. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella.
• Drain pasta and broccoli. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 8 inch square baking dish; cover.
• Bake 15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 3 minutes or until melted. Let stand 5 minutes.

CREAMY CHICKEN, BASIL, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in baking dish.
• Rinse and pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat large saute pan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place chicken in pan, and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the chicken is browned. Remove from pan and place on a cutting board.
• In the same pan, melt butter, and add the rest of the olive oil. Add the garlic and onions. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the onions are soft.
• Stir in the tomatoes and 3/4 cup of the chicken broth or wine. Bring to a boil. Turn down and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice the chicken into 1/4-inch thick slices and place over pasta (the chicken will finish cooking in the oven).
• Stir in cream and 1/2 cup cheese into the tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
• Add the rest of the broth or wine if the sauce gets too thick. Stir in basil. Add salt and pepper to tast.
• Pour sauce over chicken and pasta. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown.

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly butter 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish; set aside.
• Heat large pot of salted water to boiling. Add pasta; cook half of the time called for on package -- pasta should still be undercooked in center. Drain; pour into bowl. Set aside.
• While pasta cooks, season chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook chicken plus 1 tablespoon of the oil in 10-inch skillet over high heat until chicken is brown. Spoon chicken into bowl with pasta. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet; add onion and a tiny pinch of salt.
• Cook onion over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add garlic; cook an additional minute. Beat in flour with whisk, and cook a minute or two. Slowly beat in broth and milk. Simmer until thickened slightly. Taste for seasoning; add more salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce into bowl with pasta and chicken. Add lemon peel; stir to coat pasta and chicken. Spread mixture in casserole; sprinkle with green onions. Bake 20 minutes.

PASTA BRAVO: CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Saute chopped onions, peppers and garlic in olive oil, about 5 minutes over medium heat. Add mushrooms and continue to saute until mushrooms begin to soften, about 4 minutes more.
• While the veggies are cooking, put pasta in a large pot of boiling water and cook until al dente. (still firm to the bite) WARNING: They will continue to cook and absorb the sauce in the oven, so do not overcook here. The package directions should give instructions for al dente cooking times, but for my penne, it's usually about 9 minutes. When they are finished, drain well and return to pan. Mix in ricotta and mozzerella cheeses.
• When the veggies are softened, add the pasta sauce and stir well. Add the chicken and black olives.
• Hopefully you really used a Large Pot for your pasta, because I find it easiest to mix everything in there before assembling. Add pasta/chicken mix to pasta/cheese mix and stir gently until well blended.
• Pour all into shallow backing dish (a 9x13 will work, I use a similar sized oval baking dish). By keeping it shallow, you'll be sure to get a nice crust.
• Sprinkle bread crumbs over top, followed by parmesan. I like to spray a little cooking spray on it to help give nice browning. (You could pour a little melted butter, but the Pam does the trick and saves calories to enjoy for the pasta!).
• Place in preheated oven and bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and browned on top.
• Let it sit a few minutes before serving (to allow the cheeses to firm a little and because it is TOO HOT to eat just out of the oven.
• Enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain pasta, stir into chicken mixture.
• 3. Transfer to a greased 13X 9-in. Baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. 8 servings

CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add Neufchatel and peppers; cook 5 min. or until Neufchatel is melted, stirring frequently. Add chicken and sour cream; mix lightly.
• Place noodles in 2-qt. baking dish. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
• Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

LEFTOVER CREAMY BUTTERY CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl combine all ingredients except for french fried onions, and mix well.
• Spray a 6 cup rectangular baking dish with cooking spray, pour in chicken/pasta mixture and top with onions.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and onions are browned.

CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
• Meanwhile, heat large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken and basil; cook 3 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. Add broth; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 min. or until sauce thickens and chicken is done. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 1 min. or until melted.
• Drain pasta and broccoli; return to saucepan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish.
• Bake 15 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and the Parmesan. Bake 3 min. or until cheese is melted.

CREAMY CHICKEN & PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli for the last 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
• Add chicken; cook 3 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
• Stir in broth; simmer 3 minutes or until chicken is done.
• Add Neufchatel cheese; cook and stir on low heat 1 minute or until melted.
• Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella.
• Drain pasta and broccoli.
• Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish; cover.
• Bake 15 minutes or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
• Bake, uncovered, 3 minutes or until melted.
• Let stand 5 minutes.

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat, add chicken and bacon and cook until just golden and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper, remove and set aside.
• Add 1 tbsp more oil. Garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken and bacon back inches Stir to combine. Add cream and 1/2 cup parmesan. Stir to coat. Add cooked farfalle and toss to coat evenly.
• In a small bowl mix together bread crumbs, chopped parsley and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Generously sprinkle over top.
• Broil for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
• Meanwhile, cook chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 min., stirring frequently. Stir in broth; simmer 3 min. or until chicken is done. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir on low heat 1 min. or until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella.
• Drain pasta mixture. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish; cover.
• Bake 15 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; bake, uncovered, 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

CREAMY CHICKEN, MUSHROOM & PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken and mushrooms; cook 5 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, pasta sauce, basil and garlic; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 2 min. or until chicken is done. Add cream cheese spread; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.
• Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through. Top with cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

CREAMY CHICKEN & PASTA BAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli for the last 3 minutes. Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Stir in broth; simmer 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir on low heat 1 min or until cream cheese is melted. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella. Drain pasta and broccoli. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 8 inch square baking dish; cover. Bake 15 min or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 3 minutes or until melted. Let stand 5 minutes.