Description
This easy Chicken Alfredo Bake is one of the best quick dinner ideas if you want something simple creamy and healthy-inspired. Perfect for weeknights parties potlucks or family gatherings this comforting dish delivers flavor every time. Great for meal prep and totally beginner-friendly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and simmer then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine pasta chicken and Alfredo sauce in a bowl.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella.
- Bake until golden and bubbling then let rest before serving.
Notes
- Add broccoli or spinach for extra nutrients.
- Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for a crispier cheese topping.
- Use store-bought Alfredo sauce for a faster version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg