Pink Sauce Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
This Pink Sauce Chicken Pasta Bake is a creamy, dreamy dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luscious pink sauce in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners that feel indulgent yet effortless.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta (1 pound)
- 26 ounces marinara sauce (1 jar)
- 16 ounces alfredo sauce (1 jar)
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (a rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe)
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook pasta according to directions on package; drain and set aside.
- Spray a 9×13” pan with non-stick cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Pour half of the cooked pasta into the pan. On top of that, pour half of the Alfredo sauce, half of the chicken, half of the marinara sauce, and half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat layers with what remains (pasta, Alfredo sauce, chicken, marinara sauce, and cheeses).
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes or until the dish is heated all the way through and the cheese is bubbly.
- If desired, top with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 31gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1241mgPotassium: 534mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 704IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 2mg
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