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Olive Garden Chicken Bake Recipe

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This Olive Garden Chicken Bake is a comforting, cheesy pasta casserole inspired by the flavors of Olive Garden’s Italian dressing. Combining rotini pasta, shredded chicken, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and a generous amount of Italian dressing baked to bubbly perfection, this dish is perfect for a hearty family meal that comes together quickly and easily in one baking dish.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (16-ounce) bottle Olive Garden Italian dressing
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, add the uncooked rotini pasta, cooked shredded chicken, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Pour in the chicken broth and the full bottle of Olive Garden Italian dressing over the ingredients.
  3. Mix and Add Cream Cheese: Stir everything together gently to combine. Then, place the cream cheese in the center of the mixture without stirring it in yet.
  4. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, allowing the pasta to cook and flavors to meld.
  5. Stir After Baking: Remove the dish from the oven, carefully take off the foil, and thoroughly stir the pasta bake until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the mixture is even.
  6. Add Remaining Parmesan: Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the pasta bake.
  7. Bake Uncovered: Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the Parmesan cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving the delicious cheesy Olive Garden Chicken Bake.

Notes

  • You can substitute rotini pasta with other short pasta shapes like penne or fusilli.
  • Chicken broth can be replaced with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
  • For a spicier twist, add red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños before baking.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • If you prefer a creamier texture, stir in an additional 2 ounces of cream cheese after baking.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/olive-garden-chicken-bake-recipe/