Description
Chicken Alfredo Bake is a comforting, creamy pasta dish that envelops tender chicken in rich Alfredo sauce and melty cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish combines simplicity with gourmet flavors, leaving everyone asking for seconds. With minimal prep time and maximum satisfaction, this bake will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Let rest before slicing.
- Boil salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and Alfredo sauce. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Top with additional cheese and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg