Description
A comforting and creamy Chicken Alfredo Bake, packed with chicken, pasta, and gooey cheeses, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or fresh herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Sauté the chicken in a skillet with melted butter, seasoning with salt and pepper until cooked through.
- Prepare the alfredo sauce by sautéing garlic in butter, adding heavy cream, and stirring in Parmesan until smooth, then seasoning.
- Combine cooked pasta, chicken, and alfredo sauce in a bowl, mixing in mozzarella.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with additional mozzarella and Italian seasoning.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Add vegetables like spinach for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, Baked Pasta, Comfort Food