Nothing says comfort food like a plate of cheesy pasta, salad, and bread—and that’s exactly what I have for you today.

This Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake has all the makings of an easy recipe for busy weeknights, especially since it uses rotisserie chicken (and we all know how much we love that shortcut).

I can’t tell you how many times this creamy pasta has saved dinner at my house when I needed something cozy without the extra effort. Think layers of cheesy penne pasta topped with a creamy, flavorful sauce filled with chopped chicken pasta goodness in every bite.

It’s simple, satisfying, and one I come back to again and again. And if you’re loving shortcut pasta recipes like this, be sure to check out my Chicken Tortellini Pasta Bake and my Copycat Spicy Chicken Romano Pasta recipe.

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Just how easy is this Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake?

1. All you do is boil your pasta and make your sauce with most ingredients you probably already have.
2. Mix your warm pasta with the cheeses, parsley, and salt.
3. Layer it up, top with cheese, and bake!

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Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake

Yield: 6-8

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

A creamy pasta bake made with rotisserie chicken and penne pasta, layered with a rich, cheesy sauce and baked. It's a cozy, easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Ingredients

• 16 oz penne noodles
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tsp creole seasoning
• 4 cups diced rotisserie chicken
• 1 1/2 tsp basil paste*
• 2 (10 oz) cans of cream of chicken
• 1/3 cup milk
• 12 oz. small curd cottage cheese
• 3 cups shredded colby jack, divided
• 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat.
3. Add chopped onions and bell peppers. Saute until onions are translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Season with creole seasoning.
4. Add diced chicken and basil paste. Stir to combine.
5. Add cream of chicken and milk and stir. Cook over medium heat for about 3 to 5 minutes.
6. In a large mixing bowl, mix cooked penne pasta, cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded colby jack, parsley, and salt.
7. In a large casserole dish, layer half of the pasta mixture followed by half of the chicken mixture. Repeat and then top with remaining 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese.
8. Bake at 350 degreese covered for 30 minutes and then uncover and bake 15 more minutes.

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