Description
A creamy and cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake that is easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Then stir in flour to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in whole milk and heavy cream. Cook until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce, mixing well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo Bake, Pasta Bake, Comfort Food