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Creamy Chicken Penne Bake


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This creamy chicken penne bake is a comforting dish that combines pasta, chicken, and vegetables in a rich sauce. Perfect for a family dinner!


Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces uncooked penne
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup milk (2% preferred)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 packet Italian dressing mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups shredded cooked/rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 cups mozzarella (shredded)
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
  2. Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta, and cook it for 2 minutes less than the package directions indicate. Add the broccoli to the pot 2 minutes before the pasta is done. Drain and transfer to a 9×13 casserole dish.
  3. To a medium bowl, add the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, parmesan, Italian dressing mix, onion powder, and garlic, and stir until smooth.
  4. Add the chicken and frozen mixed vegetables to the casserole dish, and then pour the sauce mixture over top. Toss until everything is well coated.
  5. Smooth it out in an even layer, and then top it with the mozzarella.
  6. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Optional: broil it for a few minutes to brown the cheese (watch it closely so it doesn’t burn). Season with salt & pepper as needed.

Notes

  • For the broccoli, you can use fresh or frozen depending on availability.
  • Adjust the amount of salt & pepper based on your taste preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg