Description
A comforting Chicken Alfredo pasta bake that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with chicken and three types of cheese, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne, shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For an extra cheesy experience, reserve some mozzarella to sprinkle halfway through baking. Feel free to double the recipe for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 449
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg