Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake with Mozzarella
Prepare a simple, hearty baked casserole featuring cooked chicken mixed with creamy Alfredo sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 12 ounces dry penne pasta
- 24 ounces Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta well.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half (1/2 cup) of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save preparation time.
- For a richer flavor, use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder, sautéing it briefly before adding the sauce.
- This dish freezes well; assemble it completely, cover tightly, and freeze before baking. Thaw overnight before baking as directed, adding about 15 minutes to the initial bake time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 120