Chicken Alfredo Bake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
479 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Alfredo Bake
Description
The Chicken Alfredo Bake starts with cooked, chopped chicken and cooked pasta combined in a baking dish. The Alfredo sauce is prepared by melting butter and sautéing garlic, then adding flour to create a roux. Gradually whisking in milk and half-and-half creates a creamy base that thickens while cooking, enhanced with salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese for flavor depth.
Once the sauce is ready, it’s poured over the chicken and pasta, then topped with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese to create a cheesy crust. Baking at 375°F heats the casserole through and melts the cheese, which can be broiled briefly for browning. The dish features tender pasta and chicken enveloped in a smooth, rich sauce with a golden cheesy top.
This casserole serves well as a comforting main dish, great for feeding a family or for leftovers. It can be stored and reheated or frozen if prepared in advance, providing flexible meal options without compromising texture or flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken about 3 breasts, cooked, chopped
- 5 cups bow tie pasta or penne, about 12 ounces, cooked al dente
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese shredded
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 Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a 9x13" baking dish or two 8x8" baking dishes, place chicken and pasta. Set cheese aside for topping.
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
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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