Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
featured in Top 5 Pasta Recipes
Get ready to be cheesin' from ear to ear with this Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake - loaded with gooey cheese, al dente pasta, and tender chicken, this dish is pure comfort in a bowl.
98% would make again
Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
35 minutes
35 min
Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
35 minutes
35 min
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 chicken breasts, cubed
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth (600 mL)
- 2 ½ cups heavy cream (600 mL)
- ½ lb penne pasta (200 g), uncooked
- 2 cups parmesan cheese (220 g)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (200 g)
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
Nutrition Info
- Calories 666
- Fat 49g
- Carbs 19g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 46g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic, then brown the chicken.
- Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
- Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.
- Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28x18 cm or 33x23 cm) baking dish.
- Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.
- Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella (115 grams) and ½ cup (55 grams) of parmesan.
- Broil 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
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