Chicken Alfredo Bake
Chicken Alfredo Bake is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This creamy, cheesy dish combines tender chicken and pasta enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, topped with golden melted mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Remove and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and half of the mozzarella cheese; stir until melted.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli (if using), and Alfredo sauce; mix well.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake for about 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with shrimp or add more vegetables like spinach for added nutrition. For a lighter version, use whole wheat pasta or Greek yogurt-based sauce.