Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this family favorite is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta: Cook the penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, whisk in flour, add cream and milk, season, and melt cheeses.
- Combine ingredients: Mix pasta, chicken, and sauce in a bowl, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake: Top with mozzarella and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Enhance with steamed broccoli or sautéed mushrooms.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option.
- Experiment with cheese blends like provolone or fontina for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
