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Chicken Alfredo Baked Penne

Creamy, cheesy chicken alfredo and penne, baked to perfection!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 588 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne noodles (I used a combination of white and whole wheat)
  • 2-3 chicken breasts salted and peppered
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups heavy cream or milk, (I used fat free half & half)
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • optional: parsley for topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add penne noodles to a large pot, cover noodles with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil until easily pierced with a fork. Drain and set aside.
  2. Pound chicken to 1/2 inch thickness and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook in a greased skillet over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Chop into 1 inch pieces and set aside.
  3. In the skillet where you cooked the chicken (you can just wipe it out with a paper towel to get rid of any leftover tidbits from he chicken) melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle flour over the butter and stir til it clumps together. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Stir in garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste (I used about 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper) Add 1/3 cup parmesan cheese and stir until melted and completely incorporated.
  4. In a large bowl combine cooked penne, chicken, and the sauce and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melty and begins to brown around the edges. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and serve.

Notes

  • Pro tip: add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat!

Nutrition Information

Calories 588kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 608mg (25%) Potassium 848mg (24%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 565IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 516mg (52%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 588

% Daily Value*

Calories 588kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 608mg 25%
Potassium 848mg 18%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 565IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 516mg 52%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.