A simple, hearty baked pasta dish featuring cooked chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and a thick, melted mozzarella cheese topping. This is a satisfying comfort food meal perfect for a family dinner.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:30 min
Total Time:45 min
Yield:6 servings
Category:Dinner
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound dried fettuccine or penne pasta
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
24 ounces Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta well and set it aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the pasta mixture.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly around the edges.
Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese over the top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese topping is melted, golden brown, and bubbly.
Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a crispier top, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
If you want a lower-carb option, substitute the pasta with 4 cups of cooked cauliflower florets.
This casserole freezes well; assemble completely, cover tightly, and freeze before baking. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed.