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Chicken Alfredo Bake
Made with pasta, homemade Alfredo sauce, and chicken breasts. It's make ahead and freezer friendly, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 479 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chopped chicken about 3 breasts
- 5 cups bow-tie pasta or penne, about 12 ounces, cooked al dente
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Alfredo Sauce:
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk 1-2%
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a 9x13" baking dish or two 8x8" baking dishes, place chicken and pasta. Set cheese aside for topping.
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Make the Alfredo Sauce:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in the flour until absorbed, and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cream until combined and smooth. Stir in the salt, Italian seasoning, pepper and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until thickened and smooth.
- Pour over pasta and chicken in baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Follow directions in post above to store for later, or cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 20-30 minutes until hot and bubbly, then broil to brown the cheese if desired. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
479
(24%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
432mg
(18%)
Potassium
338mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
565IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
311mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479 | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 432mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 565IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.