Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe
Servings: 10 Servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- Pinch nutmeg optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups parmesan cheese
- 16 ounces penne pasta cooked
- 4 cups cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over low-medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook for an additional 30 seconds.¼ cup unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes to remove all the raw flour taste. While whisking, slowly pour in splashes of heavy cream and milk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups heavy cream, 2 cups whole milk
- Increase the heat slightly to medium, and heat until it begins to steam and thicken slightly. Don’t let it boil!
- Add in a pinch of nutmeg if using, salt, and pepper.Pinch nutmeg, Salt and pepper
- Drop in bits of parmesan cheese, whisking between each addition. Make sure all the cheese melts before adding more cheese.2 cups parmesan cheese
- Place the cooked pasta and chicken into a large bowl. Then pour the cheese sauce into the bowl, and stir gently to coat.16 ounces penne pasta, 4 cups cooked chicken
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, and top with mozzarella cheese.1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- Bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes until the cheese begins to brown and melt. Serve warm.
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of pasta bake. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
629
% Daily Value*
Fat
35
g
54
%
Saturated Fat
21
g
105
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
149
mg
50
%
Sodium
688
mg
29
%
Potassium
428
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
42
g
14
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
1201
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
435
mg
44
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
