How to Make Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love, then this Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake is the perfect recipe for you. This dish is a delicious fusion of tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and gooey cheese, all baked together with al dente pasta. It's a one-dish meal that is sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation.

This recipe takes the classic flavors of chicken Alfredo and turns them into a hearty and comforting pasta bake that will...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 32 mins
  • Total Time: 47 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 11x17-inch bake

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth and heavy cream; stir in pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease an 11x17-inch baking pan.
  • Pour 1/2 the pasta mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 the Parmesan cheese and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Layer remaining pasta on top; finish with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    458 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 616mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 340mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 219mg