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<\/figure>\nWhy You Need This on Your Menu<\/h2>\n\n- Short, budget<\/strong> friendly ingredient list:<\/strong>\u00a0Big, cozy flavor without the long grocery list, this one keeps things easy on your wallet.<\/li>\n
- One dish, no stress:<\/strong> Stir it together, pop it in the oven, and let it do its thing. Dinner doesn\u2019t get much simpler!<\/li>\n
- Comfort food vibes, restaurant style:<\/strong> Creamy, cheesy, and perfect served with an Olive Garden salad<\/a> and warm breadsticks<\/a> for the full experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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<\/figure>\n\n- Pasta:<\/strong>\u00a0Use any short pasta you have. Penne<\/a>, rotini<\/a>, or fusilli<\/a> all work well.<\/li>\n
- Chicken:<\/strong>\u00a0Shredded leftover chicken<\/a> is perfect here. You can also use raw chicken cut into small pieces. It will cook as the dish bakes.<\/li>\n
- Add Greens:<\/strong>\u00a0Want a boost of color and nutrition? Stir in some chopped spinach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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6 Ingredient Olive Garden Chicken Bake Recipe<\/h2>\n
This baked Olive Garden chicken is the kind of dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights! Don\u2019t miss my other favorite casseroles like Mexican street corn chicken<\/a> and my Caesar chicken bake<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n- Combine:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 425\u00baF, then add 16 ounces of uncooked rotini pasta, cooked shredded chicken, and half of the Parmesan cheese to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.<\/li>\n
- Add Broth and Dressing:<\/strong> Pour chicken broth<\/a> and Olive Garden Italian dressing<\/a> over the pasta and chicken.<\/li>\n
- Bake:<\/strong> Stir everything together, then add\u00a0cream cheese\u00a0to the center, then cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes.<\/li>\n
- Stir and Continue Baking:<\/strong> Remove from the oven and stir the pasta well until everything is combined, then top with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Ingredients for Olive Garden Chicken<\/h3>\n<\/figure>\n\n- Pasta:<\/strong>\u00a0Use any short pasta you have. Penne<\/a>, rotini<\/a>, or fusilli<\/a> all work well.<\/li>\n
- Chicken:<\/strong>\u00a0Shredded leftover chicken<\/a> is perfect here. You can also use raw chicken cut into small pieces. It will cook as the dish bakes.<\/li>\n
- Add Greens:<\/strong>\u00a0Want a boost of color and nutrition? Stir in some chopped spinach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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6 Ingredient Olive Garden Chicken Bake Recipe<\/h2>\n
This baked Olive Garden chicken is the kind of dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights! Don\u2019t miss my other favorite casseroles like Mexican street corn chicken<\/a> and my Caesar chicken bake<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n- Combine:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 425\u00baF, then add 16 ounces of uncooked rotini pasta, cooked shredded chicken, and half of the Parmesan cheese to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.<\/li>\n
- Add Broth and Dressing:<\/strong> Pour chicken broth<\/a> and Olive Garden Italian dressing<\/a> over the pasta and chicken.<\/li>\n
- Bake:<\/strong> Stir everything together, then add\u00a0cream cheese\u00a0to the center, then cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes.<\/li>\n
- Stir and Continue Baking:<\/strong> Remove from the oven and stir the pasta well until everything is combined, then top with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Pasta:<\/strong>\u00a0Use any short pasta you have. Penne<\/a>, rotini<\/a>, or fusilli<\/a> all work well.<\/li>\n
- Chicken:<\/strong>\u00a0Shredded leftover chicken<\/a> is perfect here. You can also use raw chicken cut into small pieces. It will cook as the dish bakes.<\/li>\n
- Add Greens:<\/strong>\u00a0Want a boost of color and nutrition? Stir in some chopped spinach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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6 Ingredient Olive Garden Chicken Bake Recipe<\/h2>\n
This baked Olive Garden chicken is the kind of dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights! Don\u2019t miss my other favorite casseroles like Mexican street corn chicken<\/a> and my Caesar chicken bake<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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- Combine:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 425\u00baF, then add 16 ounces of uncooked rotini pasta, cooked shredded chicken, and half of the Parmesan cheese to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.<\/li>\n
- Add Broth and Dressing:<\/strong> Pour chicken broth<\/a> and Olive Garden Italian dressing<\/a> over the pasta and chicken.<\/li>\n
- Bake:<\/strong> Stir everything together, then add\u00a0cream cheese\u00a0to the center, then cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes.<\/li>\n
- Stir and Continue Baking:<\/strong> Remove from the oven and stir the pasta well until everything is combined, then top with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Chicken:<\/strong>\u00a0Shredded leftover chicken<\/a> is perfect here. You can also use raw chicken cut into small pieces. It will cook as the dish bakes.<\/li>\n
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