Cheesy Chicken Asparagus Pasta Bake
Penne pasta baked with mozzarella cheese, buttery chicken and delicious asparagus topped with an Italian panko crust and just a little more cheese for extra good measure. This delicious Cheesy Chicken Asparagus Pasta Bake makes the most wonderful family meal!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast tenderloins
- 1 lb asparagus cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 tsp garlic salt (or to taste)
- 4 tsp butter divided
- 3 cups mozzarella or mozzarella provolone mix shredded and divided
- ½ tsp italian seasoning (I like to use 1/4 each oregano and parsley)
- ¾ cup panko crumbs
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to box instructions and drain.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a skillet on medium high heat. Add in chicken breasts or tenderloins for about 10 minutes. Then add in asparagus and cook until done, about 5 to 10 minutes more depending on chicken size. (I love using tenderloins for this recipe)
- Turn off heat and remove chicken and cut into bite sized pieces
- Return chicken to the skillet and add olive oil, pasta, Italian seasonings, and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Mix until combined.
- Spray a 9 X 13 casserole dish and pour mixture into dish.
- Mix panko crumbs and 2 tablespoons of melted butter with additions sprinkle Italian Seasonings if desired.
- Sprinkle other half of cheese (1 1/2 cups) on top of pasta mixture. Top with panko mixture and bake in a 350° oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden delicious.
Nutrition
Serving: 11 serving | Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 676mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
Find it online:
www.soulfullymade.com/cheesy-chicken-asparagus-pasta-bake/