🍽️ Dump & Bake Cheesy Chicken Pasta

A 5-minute prep, no-boil, creamy chicken pasta bake that your whole family will love. Just dump, stir, and bake — no stovetop required!

⭐ Recipe Overview

• 🍴 Servings: 6

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes

• 🔥 Cook Time: 45–50 minutes

• 🍲 Total Time: 50–55 minutes

• ⭐ Difficulty: Easy

• ⚡ Method: Dump & Bake (No Boil)

🧂 Ingredients

Main Ingredients

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

• 2 cups cooked & shredded chicken

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream (or use whole milk)

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Optional Mix-Ins

• 1 cup broccoli

• 1 cup peas or corn

• ½ cup bacon bits

• ½ cup diced tomatoes

• Dash of red pepper flakes

🔪 Tools You’ll Need

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🥣 Large mixing bowl

🍲 9×13 Baking Dish

🥄 Silicone spatula

⭐ Measuring cups & spoons

🧀 Cheese grater

🥣 Instructions — Dump & Bake Method

Step 1 — Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2 — Mix Everything (Dump Step)

In a large mixing bowl, add:

• uncooked pasta

• chicken broth

• heavy cream

• cream of chicken

• shredded chicken

• garlic powder

• onion powder

• Italian seasoning

• salt & pepper

Stir until fully combined.

Step 3 — Transfer to Baking Dish

Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 casserole dish.

Cover tightly with foil — this helps cook the pasta WITHOUT boiling it.

Step 4 — Bake (No Boil Needed!)

Bake covered for 35 minutes.

Step 5 — Add Cheese

Remove foil, sprinkle:

• cheddar

• mozzarella

Bake 10–15 minutes more, until:

✔ pasta is tender
✔ sauce is creamy
✔ cheese is melted and golden

Step 6 — Serve

Let rest 5 minutes before serving so it thickens into a creamy, cheesy casserole.
SO GOOD. 🔥

💡 Recipe Tips

• Use rotisserie chicken for fast prep

• Add veggies during Step 2 to make a one-pan meal

• Want it extra cheesy? Add ½ cup Velveeta

• Want more flavor? Add a ranch packet or taco seasoning

• Too thick? Add splash of broth before serving

❄️ Storage

• Fridge: 3–4 days

• Freeze: Up to 2 months

• Reheat: Add a splash of broth & warm at 350°F

Cheesy comfort.

Quick Questions

How long to prep?

Just 5 minutes of prep—no boiling needed.

Is it kid-friendly?

Can I freeze it?

Do I need special ingredients?

Is it gluten-free?

Absolutely, the creamy cheesy pasta is a family favorite.

Yes, you can freeze the uncooked pasta bake in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

No special ingredients—just common pantry staples and cheese.

This recipe uses regular pasta, but gluten-free pasta works well too.

This cheesy chicken pasta bake saved dinner—so easy and delicious!

Amy R.

Five minutes prep and no boiling? Perfect for busy weeknights!

Mark T.

★★★★★

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