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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the pasta:
- 8 oz (about 2 cups) pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- Salted water (for boiling)
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (whole preferred)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Optional toppings:
- Extra mozzarella or Parmesan
- Chopped fresh parsley