Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake Hearty and Easy Meal

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or fusilli)
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• to taste salt and pepper
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, and broccoli florets.
3. Add the drained diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Mix well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Pour this mixture over the pasta and chicken mixture, stirring gently until everything is well coated.
5. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Top with the remaining cheese and sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly across the top. Drizzle olive oil over the breadcrumbs for added crunch and flavor.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown on top.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.