Description
Indulge in a creamy and comforting Chicken Alfredo Casserole that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. This rich and flavorful dish combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luscious alfredo sauce topped with a gooey layer of melted cheese.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 16 ounce box penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups cubed chicken breasts (seasoned with salt and pepper)
Sauce:
- 2 (15 ounce) jars alfredo sauce
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided use)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided use)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley or dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook Pasta: Cook penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Sauté cubed chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through; set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, mix alfredo sauce, cream cheese, milk, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce, then mix in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup parmesan.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with remaining cheeses, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding vegetables like broccoli or sun-dried tomatoes.
- For a crispy topping, broil the casserole for a few minutes at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
