How can I prevent a dry, hard pasta bake?

Make sure all of the pasta is coated in sauce when you stir the ingredients before pouring them into your baking pan. It can also help if they pasta is el dente and not completely cooked before baking so it can continue to cook while baking.

How do I prevent the chicken from drying out?

Make sure you don't overcook the chicken. Cook it in the olive oil and then only cook it long enough to be done. Immediately add the rest of the ingredients so the chicken is submerged in sauce and stays moist.

Gluten Free Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake

Name: Gluten Free Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Gluten Free
Ingredients: 12 ounce box Gluten Free Penne Pasta, cooked; 12 ounce bag Frozen Broccoli Florets; 1 Tbsp Olive Oil; 1 pound Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 8 ounce package Cream Cheese; 1 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Dried Thyme; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/2 tsp Onion Powder; 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

Description

This gluten free chicken and broccoli pasta bake is the ultimate comfort dish that’s both creamy and satisfying. Made with tender chicken, frozen broccoli, and penne pasta, it’s coated in a rich alfredo sauce and baked to perfection for a cozy homemade dinner.

Ingredients

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12 ounce box Gluten Free Penne Pasta, cooked
12 ounce bag Frozen Broccoli Florets
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 pound Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 ounce package Cream Cheese
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Set out a 9x13 baking pan.

Cook the pasta following the instructions on the box. Add the frozen broccoli 2 minutes before the pasta is done. When it's done drain into a strainer.

While the pasta is cooking in a dutch oven over medium heat to add the olive oil and cook the cubed chicken breast until it's lightly browned and no pink remains.

Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, salt, thyme, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to the dutch oven. Simmer and cook until cream cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.

Add the pasta and broccoli mixture to the dutch oven. Add 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese and stir to combine.

Pour the mixture into your 9x13 baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes to melt the cheese on top.

Serve immediately while the dish is warm and creamy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Meals, Chicken
Method: Stove Top, Baking
Cuisine: Gluten Free