How to Bake Cheesy Chicken Pasta with Garlic Flavor

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)
• 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups (500 ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups (280 g) cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup (50 g) breadcrumbs (optional)
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil (if using breadcrumbs)