Description
Easy Chicken Alfredo Bake is a comforting casserole that combines tender chicken and fettuccine pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family dinners or unexpected guests, this dish comes together effortlessly, offering a deliciously cheesy experience that warms the heart. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or garlic bread for an inviting meal that feels gourmet without all the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté chicken in olive oil for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold the cooked pasta and sautéed chicken into the sauce until well-coated.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish, top with extra Parmesan, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg