Creamy Chicken Alfredo Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy chicken alfredo bake. Tender chicken breasts, pasta, and a rich alfredo sauce come together to create a cheesy casserole that’s perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings. With its golden topping and mouthwatering aroma, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table. Easy to prepare and endlessly satisfying, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make time and time again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sautéed chicken, alfredo sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half of the parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Allow cooling slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg