Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
588 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe
Description
This recipe for Chicken Alfredo Bake begins with marinated chicken breasts, optionally soaked in Italian dressing to enhance tenderness and flavor. The chicken is seasoned and cooked until done. Meanwhile, penne pasta is prepared and set aside. The Alfredo sauce is made by creating a roux with butter, garlic, and flour, then gradually adding half and half and milk until thickened. The sauce incorporates an Italian five-cheese blend for richness and melding flavors.
After mixing the cooked pasta, chicken, and sauce, the casserole is assembled and baked until bubbly and golden. The chicken pieces remain tender, while the sauce thickens into a creamy coating, and the cheese melts to provide a satisfying texture and savory flavor throughout the dish.
Serving this bake offers a hearty, comforting meal that pairs well with simple salads or steamed vegetables. The combination of marinated chicken and cheesy sauce makes it suitable for family dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. pkg penne pasta
- 3 chicken breast marinated in Italian dressing if desired, boneless skinless
- vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 TB olive oil
- 1/2 c butter
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 4 TB all-purpose flour
- 3 c half and half
- 3 c milk
- 3 c Italian Five Cheese Blend divided, Kraft brand
- Italian seasoning for garnish
Instructions
- If time allows, always try to marinate your chicken. Throw them in a bag of Italian dressing and let sit overnight or even a few hours will help your chicken to be tender and full of flavor.
- Cook pasta as directed. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat 1 - 2 TB of oil in a skillet on medium heat.
- Slice your marinated chicken in half so they are thinner pieces. This will help them cook through evenly.
- In a bowl mix salt, pepper, thyme and poultry seasoning and rub it on all sides of your chicken breasts. Add chicken to hot oil and cook on both sides until done (about 15-20 minutes). Remove to a plate to let cool.
- While the chicken is cooling, preheat your oven to 350°F and start on your sauce. In a separate large skillet melt the butter; add garlic and cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
- Using a wire whisk, mix in flour and stir until bubbly. Mix in half & half and milk, stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- With your whisk, mix in 1½ cup of cheese. Cook an additional 5 minutes until sauce starts to thicken. Remove sauce from heat.
- Cut your cooked chicken into bite size pieces and add to a large bowl. Add the pasta to your bowl and then the sauce. Mix everything to combine.
- Spray a 9x13 baking pan with non stick spray. Add the pasta mixture to the pan and sprinkle with an additional 1½ cup of cheese.
- Sprinkle with pepper and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 593mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1275IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 513mg | 51% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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