Description
A comforting Alfredo bake with crispy breadcrumbs, tender chicken, and creamy pasta, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken breast)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine cooked pasta, diced chicken, and Alfredo sauce in a large bowl; stir well.
- Create the topping by mixing breadcrumbs, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Assemble the pasta mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly, then add the breadcrumb mixture on top.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese over the breadcrumb topping.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using homemade Alfredo sauce instead of store-bought. You can prepare everything a day in advance and bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, alfredo, bake, family dinner, comfort food