Description
Chicken Alfredo Bake is a creamy, comforting dish that brings families together. Imagine tender chicken and pasta enveloped in rich Alfredo sauce, all topped with gooey melted cheese. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, offering an easy way to impress your loved ones. With simple ingredients and customizable options, it’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil water in a pot, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, chopped chicken, Alfredo sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, and spinach (if using). Mix well.
- Pour into the baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg