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
6
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Calories
644 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Alfredo Bake
Description
Chicken Alfredo Bake brings together cooked penne pasta and diced chicken coated in a homemade Alfredo sauce crafted from butter, minced garlic, a blend of milk and cream, and Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. The sauce is thickened with flour and seasoned with salt and black pepper before mixing with the pasta and chicken. The casserole is transferred to a baking dish, topped with additional mozzarella, and baked at 375 degrees until the cheese bubbles and just starts to brown, forming a delicate golden crust.
The result is a creamy, cheesy entrée with tender pasta and chunks of chicken, balanced by the rich dairy flavors and a subtle garlic undertone. The parsley sprinkled on top adds a fresh contrast to the dense texture. This dish is ideal as a hearty dinner and can be served on its own or paired with a simple salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta cooked in salted water according to package directions
- 3 cups chicken diced, cooked
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided use, shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the milk and cream, then simmer, whisking constantly, until sauce has just thickened.
- Add the parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella to the milk mixture, along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir until cheese has melted.
- Place the pasta and chicken in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the top, and toss to coat evenly.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared pan, and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until pasta is bubbly and cheese has just started to brown.
- Sprinkle parsley over the top, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 644kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1385IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 465mg | 47% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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