Chicken And Sage Pasta Casserole

This chicken and sage pasta casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, pasta, and aromatic sage in a creamy sauce. Baked to perfection, it makes for a hearty meal that is perfect for family gatherings.
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include heavy cream, penne pasta, olive oil, chicken breast.
- Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups penne pasta (uncooked)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast (diced)
- 2 tbsp fresh sage (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken breast, cooking until browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped sage to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well, ensuring the pasta is coated with the sauce.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 485
- Protein: 32 g
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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