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Chicken Alfredo Bake
For this Chicken Alfredo Bake, tender chunks of chicken are nestled on top of perfectly al dente pasta and smothered in a rich, creamy sauce!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 426 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic , minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese , freshly grated and divided
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. shredded and divided
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 12 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta , cooked al dente according to package directions
- 3 cups cooked chicken , diced or shredded
- Freshly Parsley , optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9x13 or 3 quart casserole dish with cooking spray or vegetable shortening. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the garlic, softening for 1 minute, but stirring to prevent browning.
- Whisk in the flour to form a paste. Whisk in the cream cheese, allowing it to start melting, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Continue whisking and add the milk, cream, 3/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, onion powder, salt and white pepper until the sauce is fully blending and no large pieces of cream cheese remain. It will be thick. Remove from the heat.
- Place the pasta into the prepared baking dish, top it with the cooked chicken. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and chicken, trying your best to cover all the pieces and using a fork or spoon to move it around to make sure it all gets covered.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Continue to bake for 5-7 minutes or until cheese are melted and gooey.
- Remove and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving. Top with parsley, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
576mg
(24%)
Potassium
202mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1149IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
376mg
(38%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1149IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 376mg | 38% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.