Description
A comforting and cheesy Chicken Alfredo bake that’s perfect for family gatherings, featuring creamy Alfredo sauce and tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless chicken (breast or thighs), diced
- 3 cups penne or rigatoni pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Olive oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté diced chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta, sautéed chicken, and Alfredo sauce in a mixing bowl. Add fresh herbs and stir until well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with mushrooms or zucchini. Let the cream cheese soften before whisking for a smoother sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, Cheesy Bake, Comfort Food, Family Recipe, Italian Dish, Pasta Bake