Description
A deliciously creamy chicken Alfredo pasta bake topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden; broil for 1-2 minutes if a crispier top is desired.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and let it rest before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- Leftover chicken works great in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg