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Baked chicken alfredo pasta served hot with a golden cheesy topping
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Chicken Alfredo Bake

Creamy chicken Alfredo pasta baked with tender chicken, al dente pasta, and melted mozzarella for an easy family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories:

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • cups shredded mozzarella, divided
  • Optional: parsley

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin:
  2. Prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your oven, cookware, and ingredient thickness.
  3. Preheat Oven
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. Cook Pasta
  6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
  7. Make Alfredo Sauce
  8. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook about 30–60 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
  9. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  10. Combine Ingredients
  11. Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Stir to coat evenly. Mix in 1 cup mozzarella.
  12. Assemble
  13. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella evenly over the top.
  14. Bake
  15. Bake for about 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is melted, lightly golden, and edges are bubbling.
  16. Rest and Serve
  17. Remove from oven and let stand 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • Cook pasta slightly under al dente so it stays firm after baking.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly.
  • Rest casserole briefly for cleaner slices.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container up to 4 days.
  • Reheat gently until heated through before serving.