Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Tomato Pasta Bake

Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Tomato Pasta Bake ingredients

• 12 oz short pasta (penne, rotini)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups chicken breast (cooked, shredded or diced)
• 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (canned, undrained)
• 15 oz tomato sauce (canned)
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

How to make Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Tomato Pasta Bake

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the 12 ounces of short pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their liquid and start to brown.
3. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the 14.5 ounces of undrained diced tomatoes, 15 ounces of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon dried basil. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Add the cooked, shredded chicken and the drained cooked pasta to the sauce in the skillet. Stir gently until everything is well combined and coated in the creamy tomato sauce.
7. Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is hot throughout. For extra browning, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
9. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to set slightly, making it easier to serve.

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