Description
A delicious and comforting pasta bake featuring creamy chicken, sweet apples, and sharp cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, diced apple, and cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the cream mixture over the pasta and chicken mixture, stirring to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with turkey or a plant-based protein for a different flavor.
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken & Apple Cheddar Pasta Bake, pasta bake, chicken pasta, comfort food