How to Make Cheddar Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and comforting meal to add to your dinner rotation? Look no further than this Cheddar Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake. This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers throughout the week. Packed with tender chicken, savory cheddar cheese, and hearty pasta, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

One of the best things about this Cheddar Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake is how easy it is to make. With just a few simple ingr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, or as desired
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 baking dish

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Toss in chicken, onion powder, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  • Whisk chicken broth and flour together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over the chicken in the skillet. Add half the Cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, cream, butter, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; stir to combine. Continue stirring over medium heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Stir cooked pasta into skillet.
  • Pour chicken-pasta mixture into a glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and melted, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    550 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 806mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 365mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 374mg