Chicken Pasta Bake with Cream Cheese (substitute for Eden Cheese)
Looking for a creamy and satisfying pasta bake recipe but don't have Eden cheese on hand? This Chicken Pasta Bake with Cream Cheese is a delicious alternative that will still leave you and your family craving for more. With its rich and creamy texture, it's sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
- 500 g penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and marinara sauce. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.
- In a separate bowl, mix together cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese until well combined.
- Spread half of the pasta mixture into a greased baking dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pasta.
- Top with the remaining pasta mixture and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy and cheesy chicken pasta bake!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 682kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 33gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 810mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1468IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 3mg
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