Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta
User Reviews
3.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
707 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta
Description
The recipe starts with cooking pasta al dente in salted boiling water. While the pasta cooks, the Alfredo sauce is prepared by lightly cooking minced garlic in olive oil, then whisking in flour to form a roux. Heated milk and chicken stock are gradually added and cooked until thickened, then seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Parmesan cheese is stirred in to complete the sauce’s creamy texture and savory flavor.
Cooked chicken is cut into smaller chunks and combined with the drained pasta and sauce. This mixture is transferred to a casserole pan, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese, and placed under a broiler for a few minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles. Chopped parsley is sprinkled on top for a fresh finish.
The dish balances creamy, cheesy flavors with tender pasta and chicken chunks. The broiling step adds a slight browned finish to the cheese, enhancing texture and appearance. It serves as a hearty, comforting meal suitable for dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
For Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk hot
- 1 cup chicken stock hot
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly Grated
For Casserole
- 16 oz penne pasta or ziti pasta
- 1/2 cup chicken sliced, cooked
- 1 Cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
- Toss the pasta and cook al dente. About 10 minutes
- Meanwhile, place the olive oil on a skillet over low heat
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Careful no to burn the garlic
- Toss in the flour and mix until all the flour is cooked. About 1-2 minutes
- Add the milk and stock and mix using a whisk. Let this mixture cook on medium heat until thickened
- Add the garlic powder, a bit of salt and pepper
- Add the parmesan cheese and mix. Sauce is ready
- Cut the chicken strips into smaller chunks
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the Alfredo sauce, add the chicken and mix
- Place this mixture on a casserole pan
- Top with mozzarella cheese
- Place it under the broiler for 2-4 minutes or until cheese has melted
- Sprinkle parsley on top
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 707 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 707kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 593mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 436IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 467mg | 47% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.6
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