If you’re a pasta lover like me, this cheesy, one-pan pasta bake is sure to win your heart!

Packed with juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich blend of cheeses, it’s an easy, comforting dish that delivers on flavor with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

1 lb pasta of choice
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes with oil
1 lb chicken breast
1 tbsp butter
1/2 yellow onion, diced
Salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and Tony’s seasoning, to taste
1 head garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1-2 cups cooked broccoli, to taste
2 handfuls spinach
2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pesto
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cook pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.

Step 2: Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large oven-safe pan. Cook chicken until done, then chop and set aside.

Step 3: In the same pan, melt butter, add seasonings, sauté onion for 4 minutes, then stir in garlic.

Step 4: Add heavy cream, simmer, then mix in 1 cup parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella until melted.

Step 5: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, and pesto.

Step 6: Top with remaining cheese, bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes until golden.

Garnish with parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I use a different type of pasta?

Yes, any pasta shape will work well in this dish.

2. Can I use store-bought pesto?

Absolutely, store-bought pesto works great; Costco’s brand is a good option.

3. How can I make this dish vegetarian?

Simply omit the chicken or replace it with a plant-based protein.

4. Can I make this dish ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dish up to the baking step and refrigerate.

Bake when ready to serve.

5. What can I serve with this pasta bake?

A simple green salad or garlic bread pairs perfectly with this dish.