Description
This Easy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake is creamy, cheesy, and full of comforting flavor — the perfect family-friendly dinner. With tender pasta, juicy chicken, and a golden cheesy topping, it’s a quick and budget-friendly recipe that pleases everyone at the table. Great for busy weeknights or casual summer gatherings!
Ingredients
12 oz (340g) penne or rigatoni pasta 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or shredded 3 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish) Optional additions: 1–2 cups steamed broccoli or spinach Red pepper flakes, to taste Whole-wheat pasta for a healthier twist
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. If chicken isn’t already cooked, season and sauté or roast it until fully cooked, then cut into bite-sized pieces. 3. In a bowl or saucepan, mix Alfredo sauce with garlic powder and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. 4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. 5. In a large bowl, toss pasta, chicken, and Alfredo sauce until coated. Transfer to baking dish. 6. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. 7. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden. 8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
• Cook pasta al dente to avoid mushiness. • Shred cheese fresh for best flavor and texture. • Use rotisserie chicken to save time. • Let the bake rest 5 minutes before serving for cleaner portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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