Quick & Easy Weeknight Chicken Pasta Bake

Name: Quick & Easy Weeknight Chicken Pasta Bake
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups Rotisserie chicken, shredded; 12 oz Rotini pasta; 24 oz Jarred creamy tomato pasta sauce; 4 oz Cream cheese; 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; for garnish Dried parsley

80% authentic · American

A simplified version of the classic, using pre-cooked chicken and a jarred sauce for a faster, weeknight-friendly meal.

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Ingredients

Rotisserie chicken, shredded3 cups
Rotini pasta12 oz
Jarred creamy tomato pasta sauce24 oz
Cream cheese4 oz
Cheddar cheese, shredded1 cup
Mozzarella cheese, shredded1 cup
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste
Dried parsleyfor garnish

Steps

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
2
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded rotisserie chicken, jarred pasta sauce, and softened cream cheese. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Stir in half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
4
Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
5
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6
Garnish with dried parsley and serve immediately.

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