Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of Alfredo sauce, the succulent flavors of chicken, and the comforting warmth of a casserole. Welcome to the delectable world of Alfredo Chicken Bake, a dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This recipe is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken smothered in a creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce, all baked to golden perfection. Served over a bed of fluffy pasta or roasted vegetables, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next family gathering or cozy dinner party. But that's not all; this article also includes variations of the classic Alfredo Chicken Bake, offering something for every palate. From a healthier version using Greek yogurt to a spicy rendition with chipotle peppers, these variations cater to a range of preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your taste buds and leave you with a lasting impression.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic, then brown the chicken.
- Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
- Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.
- Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28x18 cm or 33x23 cm) baking dish.
- Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.
- Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella (115 grams) and ½ cup (55 grams) of parmesan.
- Broil 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1227 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 58 grams, Sugar 9 grams
CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE
Chicken and penne pasta simmer together in a garlicky, creamy broth, and are quickly baked between cheesy layers of Parmesan and mozzarella. Top with fresh parsley as desired.
Provided by JonSnyde
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 47m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth and heavy cream; stir in pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease an 11x17-inch baking pan.
- Pour 1/2 the pasta mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 the Parmesan cheese and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Layer remaining pasta on top; finish with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 110.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 615.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
CHICKEN ALFREDO BAKE
Made with penne pasta and rotisserie chicken, this is a quick version of chicken alfredo bake. Serve with garlic bread and a green salad for a no-fuss weeknight meal.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook garlic for 1 minute. Whisk in flour until a paste forms. Pour in milk and cream, whisking continuously until smooth. Stir in 3/4 of the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and nutmeg. Add drained penne pasta and cooked chicken; stir to combine. Pour mixture into a casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.8 calories, Carbohydrate 88.3 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 359.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fusilli pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, taco seasoning, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C)
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to box instructions. This will make about 4½ cups (900g) of cooked pasta.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, and taco seasoning.
- Pour into a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan and spread evenly around the pan.
- Sprinkle Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the top and cover with foil.
- Bake for 35 minutes, uncovering after 20 minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 3 grams
CHICKEN ALFREDO RAVIOLI BAKE RECIPE
I really enjoy this recipe. I couldn't find it when i wanted to make it again so I'm posting it here for safe keeping. It is from cdkitchen
Provided by trizzle
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F
- cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- Melt butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; add chicken pieces.
- Cook over medium-high heat until chicken is lightly browned (4 to 6 minutes).
- Add mushrooms; continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink and mushrooms are tender (4 to 6 minutes). Do not drain.
- Spread 1/2 cup sauce into greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Arrange single layer of frozen cheese filled ravioli over sauce;
- drizzle 3/4 cup sauce evenly over ravioli.
- Spread with 1 1/2 cups chicken and mushroom mixture, 1/2 cup red bell pepper and half the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients, except remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
CHICKEN VEGGIE ALFREDO BAKE
Pasta, chicken and vegetables come together in this tasty dinner - perfect for your family.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
- In large bowl, mix cooked pasta and remaining ingredients Spoon into casserole.
- Cover; bake 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fat 2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1460 mg
THREE CHEESE CHICKEN ALFREDO BAKE
Make and share this Three Cheese Chicken Alfredo Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Aunt Sukki
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
- Stir together all ingredients except mozzarella cheese.
- Spread mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1122.5, Fat 52.2, SaturatedFat 27.5, Cholesterol 309, Sodium 707.5, Carbohydrate 97.4, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 66.6
THREE CHEESE CHICKEN ALFREDO BAKE
When I make this bake the kids eat til it is gone!! if I want some for the next day,I need to get to it before they do. LOL If you want or like cheese,you will kike this one!
Provided by LINDA BAILEY
Categories Other Sauces
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Boil Penne pasta in a large pot of water, according to package directions. Drain water,and then return pasta to pot. Add all the remaining ingredients,except for the mozzarella cheese.
- 2. Stir together to combine and then pour mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle the top evenly with the mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes,or until hot and bubbly. Enjoy
CHICKEN AND KALE ALFREDO BAKE
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400
- Bring a large saucepan filled with water to boil. Add pasta; cook 6 minutes. Add kale; cook 2 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Drain. Place pasta mixture in a large bowl.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Add to pan; cook 8 minutes or until done. Add chicken to pasta mixture (do not wipe out pan).
- Combine milk, flour, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Heat pan over medium. Add shallot to drippings in pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in rind and juice; cook 1 minute. Add milk mixture; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Add milk mixture to pasta mixture; toss to coat.
- Spoon pasta mixture into a 2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, mozzarella, and panko. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes until browned.
CRACKED OUT 3-CHEESE CHICKEN ALFREDO BAKE
Categories Pasta Dinner Casserole/Gratin
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot. Stir together all ingredients and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Spread mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining half of mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
ALFREDO CHICKEN BAKE
Try a new twist on Chicken and Dumplings! Chicken breast, Swiss cheese, peas and Alfredo sauce raise the bar for a creamy filling married with dumplings.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix chicken, peas, cheese, Alfredo sauce and almonds. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Pour into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
- In small bowl, stir Bisquick mix and milk until soft dough forms. Drop dough by about 12 spoonfuls onto chicken mixture.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Organic chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy Alfredo sauce will make all the difference.
- Don't overcrowd the baking dish. The chicken and vegetables should have enough room to cook evenly.
- Bake the chicken until it is cooked through but not dry. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the Alfredo chicken bake immediately over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Conclusion:
The Alfredo chicken bake is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's packed with flavor and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a hearty and comforting meal, give this recipe a try.
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