Description
An easy and comforting chicken Alfredo pasta bake featuring diced chicken, penne pasta, creamy Alfredo sauce, and a cheesy topping, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 lb penne pasta, or similar short pasta
- 1 (16 oz) jar Alfredo sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions, al dente. Drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken, drained pasta, Alfredo sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, milk, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a 1.5-quart casserole dish or baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and the Cheddar cheese over the top of the pasta mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
- Allow the bake to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chicken breasts should be pre-cooked and diced before starting the recipe.
- You can substitute penne with any short pasta like rotini or fusilli.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the mixture.