@aronemerson4: 🍗🧀 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Bake 🥦🍝 This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Bake is rich, cheesy, and perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chicken, broccoli, pasta, garlic cream sauce, and plenty of melted cheese bake together until golden and bubbling. Ingredients For the Chicken • 1½ lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp onion powder • Salt and black pepper to taste For the Pasta & Broccoli • 12 oz penne or rigatoni • 3 cups broccoli florets For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce • 3 tbsp butter • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour • 2 cups milk • 1 cup chicken broth • ½ cup heavy cream • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • ½ tsp Italian seasoning • Salt and black pepper to taste For Topping • 1 cup shredded mozzarella • ½ cup shredded cheddar • ¼ cup grated Parmesan • Fresh chopped parsley Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente. 3. Add the broccoli during the final 2–3 minutes of cooking, then drain everything and set aside. 4. Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. 5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 6. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside. 7. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. 8. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. 9. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. 10. Slowly pour in the milk, chicken broth, and heavy cream while whisking continuously. 11. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens. 12. Stir in the Parmesan, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. 13. Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and chicken to the sauce. 14. Toss until everything is well coated. 15. Transfer to a large baking dish. 16. Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan over the top. 17. Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbling. 18. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden cheesy top. 19. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serving Suggestions Serve with garlic bread, roasted vegetables, or a fresh Caesar salad. Storage Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to keep the sauce creamy. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 6 Calories: Approximately 690 per serving #ChickenPastaBake #GarlicParmesan #BroccoliPasta #ComfortFood #FamilyDinner

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