Description
A quick and easy recipe for a creamy chicken Alfredo bake that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 box (12 oz) penne pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked pasta, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything together until well combined and the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use leftover chicken for a quicker preparation.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a healthier option, consider using whole wheat pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg