Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting flavors of this Chicken Alfredo Bake. A delicious baked pasta dish loaded with tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and three kinds of cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or potluck gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Chicken Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 3 cups Alfredo sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the pasta, cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- You can add steamed broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- For a lighter option, use light Alfredo sauce and part-skim cheeses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
