Description
Chicken Alfredo Casserole brings pure comfort right to your dinner table, combining creamy sauce with tender pasta and juicy chicken. Guaranteed to become a family favorite, this simple dish delivers delicious satisfaction in just one hearty bake.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 cups chicken
Carbohydrates:
- 3 cups pasta
Cheese and Sauce:
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ensuring every corner gets covered.
- Cook 3 cups of pasta in salted water until perfectly tender, then drain and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves in a skillet, then add 2 cups of diced chicken and cook until no pink remains inside.
- Combine the cooked chicken and pasta with 2 cups Alfredo sauce, mixing thoroughly so every piece gets coated evenly.
- Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and ½ cup Parmesan cheese, blending all ingredients until they’re well distributed.
- Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it smoothly across the surface.
- Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the top, creating a complete cheesy layer.
- Slide the casserole into the 350°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to help the casserole set.
- Scatter fresh chopped parsley across the top before serving your delicious creation.
Notes
- Swap out regular pasta for whole wheat or gluten-free options to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Fresh herbs like basil or thyme can add an extra layer of flavor to the casserole.
- Make sure to drain pasta thoroughly to prevent a watery sauce consistency.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream Alfredo sauce with a Greek yogurt-based sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg