10 Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake Recipes You’ll Love This Week
Craving a warm, comforting, easy-to-prepare, and incredibly delicious meal? Look no further! These ten recipes for creamy baked chicken pasta are perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or cozy weekends.
Each recipe combines tender chicken, soft pasta, and perfectly baked creamy sauces.
Whether you prefer a sauce, spicy flavors, or healthy options, you'll find something for you here!
Classic Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake
Ingredients2 cups cooked chicken (cubed)
12 oz pasta
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cream, cheese, salt, and pepper, and simmer until thickened.
- Combine the sauce, chicken, and pasta in a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Add spinach or broccoli for extra nutrients.
Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta Bake
Ingredients2 cups cooked chicken, diced
10 oz pasta
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup sour cream
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 cup cheese
½ tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté mushrooms until soft.
- Mix chicken, pasta, soup, sour cream, and mushrooms in a large bowl.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheese.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
Spicy Chicken Pasta Bake
Ingredients2 chicken breasts, sliced
10 oz pasta
1 tbsp seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup mozzarella
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced tomatoes
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta and set aside.
- Sauté chicken with seasoning until browned.
- Add peppers and tomatoes; cook 3 minutes.
- Stir in cream and mix with pasta.
- Transfer to a dish, top with mozzarella, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Adjust spice level.
Chicken Broccoli Bake
Ingredients2 cups chicken,
2 cups broccoli florets
12 oz pasta
2 cups sauce (homemade )
1 cup mozzarella cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs
- Boil pasta and broccoli until tender; drain.
- Combine pasta, chicken, and sauce.
- Pour into the baking dish, top with cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
- For crunch, mix breadcrumbs with a little melted butter.
Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta Bake
Ingredients2 cups of chicken
1 jar tomato pasta sauce
½ cup heavy cream
12 oz pasta
1 cup mozzarella cheese
½ tsp seasoning
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix tomato sauce with cream and seasoning.
- Toss with chicken and cooked pasta.
- Pour into the baking dish, top with cheese.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil.
- Add a touch of chili flakes for heat.
Three-Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake
2 cups cooked chicken
12 oz pasta
1 cup cheese
1 cup mozzarella
1½ cups sauce
- Cook pasta; drain.
- Combine chicken, pasta, and sauce.
- Layer with mozzarella.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with herbs before serving.
Chicken, Bacon & Corn Pasta Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix cheese and milk until smooth.
- Add chicken, bacon, corn, and pasta.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
- Add crispy onions on top for crunch.
- Substitute peas for corn for variety.
Garlic Chicken Pasta Bake
- Melt butter and sauté garlic.
- Add cream and simmer until thick.
- Stir in cheese and pepper.
- Combine with chicken and pasta.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
- Add roasted garlic for deeper flavor.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Spinach and Chicken Pasta Bake
- Sauté spinach in olive oil until wilted.
- Combine with chicken, pasta, and cream.
- Pour into a dish, top with mozzarella.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes for color and flavor.
- Use whole-grain pasta for a healthier option.
Chicken Pasta Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix chicken, beans, corn, salsa, sour cream, and pasta.
- Pour into the baking dish and top with cheese.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
- Add jalapeños for spice.
- Serve with avocado or cilantro on top.
| Recipe | Sauce Type | Pasta Type | Difficulty | Cooking Time | Best Served With |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach | Alfredo sauce | Fusilli | Medium | 25 min | Lemon zest |
| Healthy Salmon & Spinach | Cream Sauce | Whole Wheat | Medium | 30 min | Fresh Lemon |
| Chicken & Mushroom | White cream | Penne | Medium | 25 min | Thyme |
| Healthy Broccoli | Light cream cheese | Whole wheat penne | Easy | 25 min | Steamed vegetables |
| Tomato | Creamy tomato | Penne | Easy | 25 min | Garlic bread |
Add-on - How to Cook Any Chicken Pasta Perfectly
- Don't overcook the pasta.
- Cook the pasta to a simmer before baking to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Use fresh herbs.
- Parsley and thyme add flavor and a distinctive look to the dish.
- Let the pasta rest.
- Letting it rest for 5-10 minutes helps the sauce thicken.
- Use grated cheese instead of slices for even melting.
- Add a little cheese to the sauce for added depth.