A rich and comforting Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake made with tender chicken, pasta, and a luscious Alfredo sauce, baked to golden perfection with melted cheese on top.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Halal
Ingredients
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2cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
12oz penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2cups milk
1cup heavy cream
1 1/2cups grated Parmesan cheese
1cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, and Alfredo sauce. Mix well.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep option.
You can substitute penne with other pasta like fusilli or rigatoni.
Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra veggies.