Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting goodness of this Cheese Chicken Alfredo Bake. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich Alfredo sauce, all baked together with a trio of cheeses for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
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For the Bake:
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 3 cups Alfredo sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook Pasta: Cook the penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine chicken, Alfredo sauce, ricotta, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add cooked pasta and mix.
- Assemble: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving.
Notes
- Enhance with grilled or rotisserie chicken for added flavor.
- Include sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli for a nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of bake
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
