Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake

This Chicken Alfredo Bake is pure comfort food! Penne pasta in a rich and creamy sauce is mixed with succulent chicken breast, then topped with cheese, then baked to perfection. It’s a hearty and delicious dish, perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.

Chicken casseroles are a classic comfort food and the creamier the better, in my opinion! This easy cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake is super hearty main, packed with flavor, rich and creamy. It’s made with a handful of simple ingredients but delivers on deliciousness, perfect for hectic weeknights.

Why this is so good

• A divine garlic cream sauce.
• Easy to make with basic ingredients, but packed with flavor.
• Throw in your favorite veggies.
• A perfectly crispy, melty cheese topping

Ingredients

• Chicken breast – boneless and skinless. Ideally go for organic/free range.
• Cheese – mozzarella and Parmesan. You can go for other cheese blends like jack and cheddar.
• Broccoli – go for frozen broccoli.
• Heavy Cream
• Flour – All purpose flour id best. No need to sift it.
• Garlic – minced.
• Milk – whole milk makes the sauce extra creamy, but you can use 2%.
• Butter – salted.

How to make this Chicken Alfredo Bake

Be sure to scroll to the bottom for the full recipe

In a large skillet with oil, cook the cubed chicken, then mix the chicken in a bowl with the pasta.

In the skillet, cook the garlic with butter and flour, whisk. Then pour in the cream, continue stirring, and add the cheeses. Cook until all melted into a lovely sauce.

Add frozen broccoli into the bowl with the chicken and the pasta. Then add the cheese sauce to the bowl and mix.

Pour everything into a baking dish and top with mozzarella. Bake for 25 mins.

Enjoy!

Can I make this Chicken Alfredo Bake ahead of time?

Yes! This Chicken Alfredo Bake can be made in advance and refrigerated. Perfect for make ahead weeknight meals. It will be good up to three days in the refrigerator.

To reheat it simply cover the pasta in aluminum foil and bake it at 350 degrees F until the pasta reaches 165 degrees F. It will take about 30-40 minutes to reheat it in the oven.

Variations

This Chicken Alfredo Bake is really versatile and you can swap in various ingredients.

You can add vegetables like spinach, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, or fresh diced tomatoes.

For a different flavor, try using some pecorino romano or asiago cheese instead of the Parmesan.

Try using cheese ravioli or tortellini instead of penne for an extra dose of cheesy flavor.

Can I freeze this Alfredo Chicken Bake?

Yes indeed! To freeze this Chicken Alfredo Bake, prepare completely, then wrap tightly (I like to do plastic wrap then tin foil to prevent freezer burn, but you do you) and freeze flat on a shelf.

To bake, you can either place in the refrigerator overnight to thaw (this is going to give you the best results as the pasta won’t become as mushy since it doesn’t have to cook as long to reheat), then remove the plastic wrap and recover with foil to bake.

You can place the pan from the freezer into the oven while it is preheating, and add 20-30 minutes to the bake time (approximately — cook until heated). I always recommend baking with foil or covering of some sort to prevent drying out.

Top Tips

• Don’t overcook pasta. The pasta is going to continue cooking in the oven so it’s important to not overcook it initially.
• Thin sauce if needed.  Alfredo Sauce can become too thick if its simmered at too high of heat or for too long.  Simply stir in a little milk until it reaches desired consistency.
• Prevent pasta from clumping.  If you’re not using the cooked pasta right away, toss it with a little olive oil.  This will prevent it from sticking together.

Check out these other delicious pasta dishes

• Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
• Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Soup
• Chicken Tortellini Soup
• White Chicken Lasagna
• Creamy Chicken Spaghetti

Have you tried this Chicken Alfredo Bake? Feel free to leave a star rating and I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!

4.47 from 47 votes

Chicken Alfredo Casserole

This Chicken Alfredo Bake is pure comfort food! Penne pasta in a rich and creamy sauce is mixed with succulent chicken breast, then topped with cheese, then baked to perfection. It's a hearty and delicious dish, perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 45 minutes

Total Time : 50 minutes

Servings: 8 people

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Ingredients

• ▢ 12 ounces penne pasta cooked according to package instructions
• ▢ 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ▢ 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ 3 tablespoons salted butter
• ▢ 1 clove garlic minced
• ▢ 2 tablespoons flour
• ▢ 2 cups heavy cream
• ▢ 1 cup milk
• ▢ 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
• ▢ 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
• ▢ 10 ounces frozen broccoli

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Add the cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow to get hot.
• Add the cubed chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir chicken until just cooked through and browned on both sides. Remove chicken from heat and place in the mixing bowl with the pasta.
• Return the skillet to medium heat.
• Add the butter and allow to melt.
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Use a whisk to stir in the flour, making sure to fully incorporate. Cook for 1 minute.
• Pour in the cream and milk, stirring to incorporate into the flour. Whisk constantly. Once bubbling, reduce heat to a simmer. Allow to just thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the parmesan cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Stir/whisk until cheese has melted.
• Add the frozen broccoli to the mixing bowl with the chicken and cooked pasta.
• Pour the cheese sauce into the mixing bowl and use a wooden spoon to mix everything together.
• Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Amount Per Serving

Calories 624 Calories from Fat 351

% Daily Value*

Fat 39g60%

Saturated Fat 23g144%

Cholesterol 154mg51%

Sodium 516mg22%

Potassium 481mg14%

Carbohydrates 40g13%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 29g58%

Vitamin A 1576IU32%

Vitamin C 33mg40%

Calcium 392mg39%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:American, Italian

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