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This Chicken Alfredo Bake combines roasted chicken, homemade creamy alfredo sauce, and pasta, all topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese and oven-baked to melted perfection. This, my friends, is the ultimate comfort food meal and one of my family’s favorites.
Chicken Alfredo Bake
I like to serve this tasty casserole with garlic butter mushrooms or Italian chopped salad. The homemade alfredo sauce is very easy to whip up and foolproof with the addition of a little bit of cream cheese for extra creaminess. This recipe comes together quickly using already-cooked rotisserie chicken, which can be picked up at most grocery stores or warehouse stores. If you like this recipe, you must try my fettuccine alfredo and chicken alfredo.
How to make Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
First, put a large pot of salted water on to boil over medium heat. Then melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning, Cook for 1 minute while stirring continuously. Add the heavy whipping cream and simmer until slightly thickened but do not boil.
While the whipping cream is reducing, cook the pasta al dente according to package directions and drain well. Once the whipping cream is reduced, whisk in the salt and freshly ground black pepper. Reduce the heat as low as it will go, and whisk in 1 1/2 cups of Parmesan cheese a little bit at a time until smooth and creamy. Then add the cream cheese and cook until it melts, stirring frequently.
In a greased baking dish, stir together the cooked cavatappi, alfredo sauce, and cooked chicken. Spread the pasta mixture evenly in the dish and sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese and the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the casserole is heated through. Top with chopped fresh parsley.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- You can use several different pasta shapes in this recipe, such as linguine, fettuccine, medium shells, penne, rigatoni, or ziti. The cooking time might vary by a few minutes so check the packaging.
- Simmer the cream. Do not boil it.
- Any cooked chicken works for this recipe, including rotisserie chicken, poached chicken, roasted chicken, or even grilled chicken.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- As with most homemade alfredo recipes, the flavor of this dish is best enjoyed promptly. Alfredo sauce has a tendency to soak into pasta even if the pasta is cooked al dente.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. For best results, reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
To freeze, first, cool completely, then cover with several layers of plastic wrap and place in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave.
What to serve with Chicken Alfredo Bake
- Garlic Knots
- Garden Salad
- Broccoli Florets
- Baguettes and Soft Butter
- Roasted Vegetables
- Bread Sticks
- Caesar Salad
- Arugula Salad
- Sauteed Asparagus
- Spring Mix Salad
- Garlic Bread
Chicken Alfredo Bake
Enjoy comfort food at its best with this Chicken Alfredo Bake. It combines already baked rotisserie chicken with cavatappi pasta in a creamy alfredo sauce topped with melty Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
4.96 from 21 votes
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Course: main meal pasta
Cuisine: Italian American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 957kcal
Author: Beth Pierce
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cavatappi or penne pasta
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups grated parmesan
- 4 ounces cream cheese cut into small cubes
- 2 ½ cups diced cooked chicken breast or chicken thighs
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Put a large pot of salted water on to boil.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning, Cook for 1 minute while stirring continuously. Add the heavy whipping cream and simmer until slightly thickened. Do not boil.
While the whipping cream is reducing, cook the pasta al dente and drain well.
Once the whipping cream is reduced, whisk in the salt and freshly ground black pepper. Reduce the heat as low as it will go and whisk in 1 1/2 cups of Parmesan cheese a little bit at a time until smooth and creamy. Add the cream cheese and cook until it melts, stirring frequently.
In a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish, stir together the cooked cavatappi, alfredo sauce, and cooked chicken. Spread evenly in the dish and top with the mozzarella cheese and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the casserole is heated through. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley
Notes
- You can use several different pasta shapes in this recipe, such as linguine, fettuccine, medium shells, penne, rigatoni, or ziti. The cooking time might vary by a few minutes so check the packaging.
- Simmer the cream. Do not boil it.
- Any cooked chicken works for this recipe, including rotisserie chicken, poached chicken, roasted chicken, or even grilled chicken.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- As with most homemade alfredo recipes, this dish is best enjoyed promptly. Alfredo sauce has a tendency to soak into pasta even if the pasta is cooked al dente.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. For best results, reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
- To freeze, first, cool completely, then cover with several layers of plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 957kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 1243mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2278IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 581mg | Iron: 2mg
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Sue
Made this last night so tasty and filling. My husband loved it too!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Sue. So happy that you both liked it!
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Tracy
This is such a comforting classic! Love the chicken in there and we’ve even made it without the chicken too and it’s still just as good. Great recipe.Reply
Kathryn
This Alfredo bake made the yummiest dinner and it was so easy to throw together. We all loved it – even my toddler so I’ll be making this again!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Kathyrn! I am so glad that everyone liked it!
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Kathleen
This hearty, cheesy and fantastic casserole is a perfect meal for my family. Especially on a busy weeknight.Reply
Naelle
Made these with gluten-free pasta, huge hit for the family! Momma likes seeing cleaned up plates!Reply
Beth Pierce
I understand that!
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nancy
baking this alfredo pasta makes it super tasty. I love how easy this recipe is to make! the baked flavour makes it addictingReply
Justine
This was wonderful! So creamy and cheesy – absolutely perfect!Reply
Beth Pierce
Awesome! So happy that you liked it!
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Fransic verso
This look yummy and we tried it which was so good. It’s good reminder to try to cook again and try this recipe again. Thank you for sharing!Reply
Prajakta
Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe. It was so easy to make and my family loved it.Reply
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