This easy pasta bake is perfect for feeding a crowd.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large heatproof mixing bowl.

all the ingredients for making the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta

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Place sun-dried tomatoes, tomato oil, shallots and garlic in a medium saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the shallots soften, about 3 minutes.

Add chicken; cook, stirring, until evenly coated and warmed through, about 2 minutes.

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Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup fontina.

Carefully pour the sun-dried tomato mixture over the cooked pasta; stir until fully combined.

Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

a step in making the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta

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Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan and the remaining 1/4 cup fontina.

Bake until the cheeses have melted and the pasta is warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with crushed red pepper.

a step in making the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta

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Garnish with parsley, if desired.

To make ahead

Prepare through Step 4; cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Remove from refrigerator while preheating oven; continue with Step 5.

a step in making the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta

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a recipe photo of the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta

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