Description
This Chicken Alfredo Casserole is the ultimate creamy comfort food — tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and rich Alfredo sauce baked under a layer of bubbling mozzarella and cheddar cheese. It’s quick to prepare, family-friendly, and full of flavor, making it an easy weeknight dinner favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped – provides lean protein and hearty texture
- 12 oz penne pasta – holds the creamy sauce well
- 1 1/2 cups Alfredo sauce – adds rich and creamy flavor
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese – melts beautifully for a gooey topping
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese – gives a sharp, tangy contrast
- 1/4 cup milk – helps thin the sauce and keep it creamy
- 1 teaspoon onion powder – enhances the savory flavor
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder – adds warmth and aroma
- Salt and pepper to taste – balances all the flavors
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the chicken in a pot of water for about 15 minutes or until fully cooked. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water for about 11 minutes until al dente. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, Alfredo sauce, half of the mozzarella, milk, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and all the cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting.
- Undercook pasta slightly to prevent it from becoming too soft after baking.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo Casserole, creamy pasta bake, baked chicken alfredo, cheesy casserole, comfort food, easy chicken dinner, Italian pasta dish