Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
Juicy chicken and al dente pasta are coated in the creamiest homemade alfredo sauce to make this Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake. Even the pickiest of eaters will love this easy casserole recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 medium chicken breasts cut into chunks
- Salt and black pepper to season
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 10 ounces uncooked pasta such as cavatappi
Alfredo Sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1½ cups 2% milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot and then add olive oil.
- Add chicken to pan and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook and brown chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until almost cooked through (chicken will continue to cook in oven). Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- While chicken is cooking, prepare pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- To the same skillet, butter and melt over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 45 seconds. Add flour and continuously whisk for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream and milk over medium heat. Once bubbles form on the sides, reduce heat to low, simmer and whisk constantly until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, stir in shredded Parmesan and ½ cup of mozzarella cheeses, and then remove from heat. Continue to stir until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to skillet and stir to combine. Pour into prepared pan and top with remaining ¾ cup mozzarella cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until mixture starts to bubble around the edges and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Chicken Alfredo Bake will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- See my tips and tricks for making this dish above the recipe box.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g