Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake

Deliciously creamy chicken casserole with gooey cheese and crisp breadcrumb topping is super easy and so flavorful!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken pasta bake, creamy chicken pasta bake recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 843kcal

Get Recipe Ingredients

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the onions in olive oil and butter under soft and translucent.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, 8 tablespoons butter
Add the minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes more until fragrant.
3 cloves fresh garlic
Stir in the cream soup, sour cream, and seasonings.
1 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup OR homemade cream soup substitute, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or favorite herb mix, kosher salt and black pepper
Slowly whisk in the milk a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
2 cups whole milk
Next, mix in all of the parmesan cheese and 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Remove the pan from the heat and stir until the cheeses melt.
⅓ cup parmesan cheese, 2½ cups mozzarella cheese
Toss the cooked chicken and pasta into the creamy cheese sauce.
3 cups shredded chicken, 1 lb rotini pasta
Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Top with remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.
Mix together 6 tablespoons of melted butter with the breadcrumbs and mix with a fork. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.