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
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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 1136
- Fat 78g
- Carbs 29g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 93g
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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