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Chicken and Sweet Potato Pasta Bake - Easy Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

Busy weeknights don't have to mean boring dinners. I’m always hunting for something hearty, easy, and just a little bit cozy—and that's exactly what this chicken and sweet potato pasta bake brings to the table. Tender bites of chicken, perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, and a cheesy pasta base that honestly feels like a warm hug after a long day. I’ve lost count of how many times a simple, tasty pasta bake saved dinner at my place. It’s one of those go-to recipes where you don’t need to hover over the stove, and yet you end up looking like you tried way harder than you actually did. Trust me, it’s the best kind of culinary magic trick. If you're craving something that ticks all the right boxes—easy, filling, slightly indulgent, and guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters—this one’s going to become your new best friend.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy casserole recipes, easy chicken pasta bake recipe, easy homemade recipes, easy recipes for dinner
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or fusilli work great)
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for roasting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the diced sweet potato with a drizzle of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for about 20 minutes until tender.
  2. While the sweet potato roasts, melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
  3. Gradually add the milk, whisking until the sauce thickens. Stir in garlic powder, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, roasted sweet potato, and the sauce. Mix everything until well coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
  7. Let it cool for a few minutes before digging in—you’ve earned it.

Notes

Feel free to swap the sweet potato with butternut squash if you’re feeling adventurous. Or if you’re like me and forget to buy parmesan sometimes, cheddar totally works too.