Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake with Mozzarella
Prepare a simple, hearty baked casserole featuring cooked chicken mixed with Alfredo sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cooked penne pasta, Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Pour the chicken and pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese on top. Return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the top cheese is golden brown and fully melted.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save preparation time.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade Alfredo sauce instead of jarred.
- If you prefer a crispier topping, broil for the last minute, watching closely to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120