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Chicken Alfredo Bake

Name: Chicken Alfredo Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 16 ounces Penne pasta; 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded; 2 cups Heavy cream; 0.5 cup Unsalted butter; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

A comforting pasta bake featuring tender chicken and penne tossed in a creamy homemade garlic alfredo sauce, topped with bubbly melted cheese.

Total

45 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

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Servings

Recipe serves 6

Ingredients

16 ounces Penne pasta
3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
2 cups Heavy cream
0.5 cup Unsalted butter
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2
Boil the penne pasta in salted water until it is slightly firmer than al dente, then drain.
3
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Whisk in the heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
5
Combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and the alfredo sauce in a large mixing bowl, tossing to coat evenly.
6
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
7
Top the pasta with the shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
8
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.