Description
A creamy and cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake that is easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- You can add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg