🍽️ Bake Cheesy Chicken Pasta

This family-favorite pasta bake is ultra creamy, super cheesy, and unbelievably EASY — no boiling pasta required! Just dump everything into a dish, bake, and dinner is DONE. A true Pinterest all-star recipe! 😍🔥

⭐ Recipe Overview

• 🍴 Servings: 6

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes

• 🔥 Cook Time: 45–50 minutes

• 🍲 Total Time: 50–55 minutes

• ⭐ Difficulty: Very Easy

• 📌 Method: Dump & Bake (No Boil)

🧂 Ingredients

Base Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Optional Add-Ins

• 1–2 cups broccoli florets (frozen or fresh)

• 1 cup peas or corn

• ½ cup cooked bacon

• Dash of red pepper flakes

• ½ cup Parmesan for extra cheesiness

🔪 Tools You’ll Need

🍲 9×13 Baking Dish

🥣 Mixing Bowl

🥄 Silicone Spatula

🧀 Cheese Grater

📏 Measuring Cups & Spoons

🍗 Shredder Claws (for shredding chicken)

🥣 Instructions

Step 1 — Preheat

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Grease a 9×13 casserole dish.

Step 2 — Dump Everything Into a Big Bowl

Add:

• uncooked pasta

• chicken broth

• heavy cream

• cream of chicken soup

• shredded chicken

• garlic powder

• onion powder

• Italian seasoning

• salt & pepper

Stir until well combined.

Step 3 — Add Optional Veggies

If using broccoli, peas, or corn, stir them in now.

Step 4 — Pour Into Baking Dish

Spread evenly.
Cover tightly with foil — VERY important so the pasta cooks.

Step 5 — Bake

Bake at 400°F for 35 minutes (covered).

Step 6 — Add the Cheese

Remove foil.
Top with:

• cheddar

• mozzarella

Bake 10–15 minutes more, until:

✔ pasta is tender
✔ sauce is creamy
✔ cheese is bubbling & slightly golden

Step 7 — Serve

Let sit 5 minutes.
Garnish with parsley if desired.
Enjoy your crazy-good cheesy pasta! 😍🍽️🔥

💡 Tips for Best Results

• Add ½ cup extra broth if you love it extra creamy

• Swap chicken for cooked turkey or ham

• Add a ranch packet for a ranch-style pasta

• Mix in spinach for a healthy boost

• For extra flavor: add ½ cup Parmesan in Step 2

❄️ Storage

• Refrigerate: up to 4 days

• Freeze: up to 2 months (before or after baking)

• Reheat: 350°F for 15 minutes, add splash of broth if needed

FAQs

Do I boil pasta?

No boiling needed! Just dump everything in and bake.

Can I use frozen chicken?

Yes, but thaw it first for even cooking and best results.

Is this recipe family-friendly?

Absolutely! It’s creamy, cheesy, and loved by kids and adults alike.

Can I add veggies?

Definitely! Spinach or bell peppers work great in this dish.

How long to bake?

Bake for about 40 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

What cheese works best here?

A mix of mozzarella and cheddar gives the perfect creamy, melty texture.

This cheesy chicken pasta bake saved my weeknight dinners—so easy and delicious!

Amy K.

★★★★★