Prepare the Pasta

1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Chicken

2. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Cook the Chicken: Add the diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Sauce

4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
5. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce thicken slightly.
7. Combine Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well.

Assemble the Bake

8. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. Mix Pasta and Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and the chicken tomato sauce. Mix until evenly coated.
10. Layer in Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
11. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.

Bake

12. Bake the Dish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.