Get ready to be cheesin’ from ear to ear with this Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake – loaded with gooey cheese, al dente pasta, and tender chicken, this dish is pure comfort in a bowl.
Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 chicken breasts (cubed)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ lb penne pasta (uncooked)
- 2 cups parmesan cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 handful fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
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In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Add garlic, then brown the chicken.
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Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
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Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
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Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.
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Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28x18 cm or 33x23 cm) baking dish.
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Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.
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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.
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Broil 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving)
Adapted from: tasty.co
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