I swear when my hubby and ate this, we stuffed ourselves silly. We both needed help to get in bed!

 

"I Swear, When My Hubby and I Ate This, We Stuffed Ourselves Silly — We Both Needed Help Getting Into Bed!" 🍽️😂

Some meals are just dinner.
Others? They’re a full-on experience — the kind that leaves you licking your fingers, undoing your top pants button, and making solemn vows to never eat that much again… until tomorrow.

This recipe? It's that kind of meal.

Whether it was the flavor, the texture, or the pure comfort of it all, my husband and I couldn’t stop eating — and I’m not exaggerating when I say we literally needed help getting into bed afterward. We were that full. That satisfied. That food-coma happy.

So, what’s the dish that wrecked our willpower in the best way possible?

Let me introduce you to…

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Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta Bake 🍗🧄🧀

Comfort food, meet obsession. This dish is rich, cheesy, garlicky, and loaded with tender chicken and pasta all baked to golden-bubbly perfection.

Perfect for date nights in, Sunday dinners, or anytime you just want to treat yourself like royalty (and also maybe take a nap afterward).

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🛒 Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts, cubed

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the sauce:

• 3 tbsp butter

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella

• ½ cup grated parmesan

For the pasta:

• 300g (about 10 oz) penne or rigatoni, cooked al dente

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken pieces until golden and cooked through. Season well. Set aside.

3. Make the garlic butter sauce:

   • In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).

   • Whisk in flour to form a roux.

   • Slowly add milk and cream, whisking to avoid lumps.

   • Season with Italian herbs, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.

   • Stir in mozzarella and parmesan until melted and smooth.

4. Combine it all:
   In a large mixing bowl or baking dish, toss the cooked pasta, chicken, and sauce together until well coated.

5. Bake:
   Sprinkle with a little extra cheese on top and bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and slightly golden.

6. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before diving in. (Trust me. It’s molten lava straight from the oven.)

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💡 Pro Tips

• Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrients.

• Sub in shredded rotisserie chicken if you’re short on time.

• Make it spicy with extra chili flakes or a splash of hot sauce in the sauce.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• A light green salad (for balance)

• Garlic bread (for more carbs, obviously)

• A big glass of white wine (because you earned it)

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🤤 Why You’ll Stuff Yourself Silly Too

✔️ Ultra-creamy, rich, and cheesy
✔️ Packed with flavor and texture
✔️ One pan, no-fuss cleanup
✔️ Feeds a crowd — or just two very hungry people
✔️ Leftovers? Amazing. Cold or reheated.

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💬 Final Thoughts

We didn’t mean to go overboard.
We were going to have one serving, maybe two.
But by the time the last noodle was scraped off the baking dish, we were full, happy, and laughing at ourselves as we waddled to bed like two overfed cats.

Make this once, and you’ll understand.
Just... maybe clear your evening schedule after dinner.