Description
Comforting chicken alfredo bake brings Italian-style creamy pasta magic straight to dinner tables with cheesy, hearty layers. Rich parmesan sauce and tender chicken create a classic comfort meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded or diced
Pasta and Cheese:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing a welcoming environment for the creamy chicken ensemble.
- Prepare pasta according to package guidelines, ensuring al dente texture, then drain thoroughly.
- Sizzle minced garlic in olive oil, releasing its aromatic essence in a large skillet.
- Fold cooked chicken into the fragrant garlic base, creating a flavorful foundation.
- Pour Alfredo sauce into the skillet, gently blending with chicken to create a luxurious coating.
- Incorporate the drained pasta into the creamy mixture, ensuring every strand is lavishly dressed.
- Transfer the decadent pasta blend into a generously greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Lavishly sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese across the surface, creating a golden blanket.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden crust.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few moments, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately, revealing the rich, creamy layers of this comforting chicken Alfredo bake.
Notes
- Enhance the dish’s richness by using homemade Alfredo sauce instead of store-bought for deeper flavor complexity.
- Opt for rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken to save time and add extra texture to the bake.
- Customize the recipe for gluten-free diets by substituting regular pasta with gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or cauliflower pasta.
- Add extra vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes to boost nutritional value and create more interesting flavor layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg