Deliciously Creamy Chicken Alfredo Bake
If you want a quick and tasty dinner, try this easy chicken Alfredo bake. It combines creamy Alfredo sauce, tender pasta, and juicy chicken. This simple meal is comforting and perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients You Will Need
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 -cup heavy cream
- 1-cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1-tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Simple Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish with butter
- Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain
- In a large bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, and parmesan
- Next mix in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
- Add shredded chicken and cooked pasta together, now mix until fully coated
- Transfer mixture into the baking dish
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the top
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden
- Then garnish with fresh parsley before serving
Tips & Substitutions
- Additionally, use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
- Moreover, mix in spinach or broccoli for added veggies.
- Finally, swap penne for fettuccine or rigatoni if preferred.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a side salad, garlic bread, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
This chicken Alfredo bake is a great option when you need dinner fast. The recipe uses simple ingredients and very little prep time. It also reheats well, which makes it ideal for leftovers or meal planning. You can add vegetables like broccoli or spinach if you want more flavor.
Internal Link
Find more creamy baked dinners at Kess Daily Meals:
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External Link
Learn more about pasta on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasta