Description
Chicken Alfredo Bake is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken and pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is not just a meal but a warm hug for your taste buds. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, it transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with diced chicken, pour the Alfredo sauce over, and mix well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, top with extra cheese, and 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 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg