Chicken Alfredo Bake
Chicken Alfredo Bake is a delicious Italian dinner that kids and adults love. Layers of pasta, alfredo sauce, and chicken with melty mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb short pasta of your choice
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced or shredded
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and preheat the oven to 350℉.
- While pasta is cooking, make the alfredo sauce. In a large skillet, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic with the butter. Add cream, cream cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Add salt and pepper to taste. When sauce has reached desired consistency, stir in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
- Once the pasta is done cooking, drain it and return it to the pot. Pour the alfredo sauce over it, add the chicken, and toss to coat.
- Add half of the pasta mixture to the 9x13 baking dish. Top with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Add the remaining pasta mixture on top and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and the 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.