Description
Chicken Alfredo Bake is a creamy, cheesy delight that brings warmth and comfort to any dinner table. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken and pasta enveloped in rich Alfredo sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella and baked until golden brown. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it promises to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. With its inviting aroma and delightful flavors, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook diced chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown; season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about 1 minute before stirring in the Alfredo sauce.
- In a baking dish, combine the cooked pasta with the chicken mixture, then top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg