Creamy Sriracha Pasta Bake

Creamy Sriracha Pasta Bake is a spicy and cheesy dish that is great for a family dinner or a potluck. It has soft pasta, juicy chicken, and bright peas in a creamy sauce with Sriracha. On top, there is a golden layer of melted cheese and crunchy breadcrumbs.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz pasta penne or fusilli
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until lightly browned

Stir in frozen peas, heavy cream, chicken broth, Sriracha sauce, onion powder, salt, and black pepper

Simmer for 5 minutes

Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well combined

Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray

Transfer the pasta mixture into the baking dish

Top the pasta with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese

In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese

Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the cheese layer

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the breadcrumbs are golden brown

Serve hot and enjoy!