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Baked Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Creamy, cheesy, and family-approved—this Chicken Alfredo Bake comes together fast and disappears even faster
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 973

Ingredients
  

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  • ▢ 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
  • ▢ 16 ounces uncooked penne pasta
  • ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ▢ 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ▢ 4 ounces cream cheese
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ▢ 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ▢ 2 cups mozzarella
  • ▢ ¼ cup parmesan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the 16 ounces uncooked penne pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and set it aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, add ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, and 4 ounces cream cheese. Cook until melted. Add the ½ teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth.
  3. Add the 1 cup grated parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a simmer and continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
  4. Add the cooked pasta back to the pot and pour the Alfredo Sauce over it. Then add in the 2 cups cooked chicken, and stir everything together.
  5. Add HALF of the pasta mixture to a 9x13 baking dish and top with HALF of the 2 cups mozzarella. Then, add the rest of the pasta mixture to the dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and ¼ cup parmesan.
  6. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 973kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 44gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 36gSodium: 858mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

The secret to this dish’s luxurious texture lies in the combination of heavy whipping cream and cream cheese. This duo not only creates a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce but also helps to achieve a velvety consistency that clings beautifully to the penne pasta, ensuring every bite is indulgent and satisfying.

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