Chicken Alfredo Bake

This chicken alfredo casserole is an unforgettable dish that's truly irresistible. It has tender chicken and pasta with the best homemade alfredo sauce and melted shredded cheese on top. You won't be able to get enough of this comforting chicken alfredo bake!

The Best Chicken Alfredo Bake

This creamy chicken alfredo bake recipe is an effortless way to elevate a traditional alfredo meal. It has a few more flavorful elements that really take chicken alfredo to a whole new level!

This chicken alfredo casserole recipe is made with an ultra-velvety alfredo sauce that's made from scratch. The penne pasta and rotisserie chicken absorbs every little bit of the creamy sauce. Topped with shredded cheese and baked to golden brown perfection, you won't find another chicken alfredo bake recipe as delicious as this one! 

It makes the perfect comfort food meal for busy weeknights since all you have to do is make the creamy alfredo sauce and assemble the casserole. The hardest part is waiting for it to bake in the oven!

Why This Recipe Works

Easy to make ahead. As with most casserole recipes, this chicken alfredo bake is a great recipe to make ahead of time. Store it in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to bake and serve.

Comfort food at its finest. This baked chicken alfredo casserole is so warm, hearty, and comforting. Every part is delicious and tastes like you're dining at a 5-star restaurant!

The irresistible sauce. The best part of this chicken alfredo bake has got to be the homemade alfredo sauce. Trust me, it's the smoothest, creamiest, and most flavorful alfredo sauce you'll ever have.

Great way to use up leftovers. If you have some leftover cooked chicken and pasta, all you have to do is make the sauce and this alfredo pasta bake is ready to go!

Ingredients

The ingredient list for this chicken alfredo bake is quite long, but all of them come together to make a symphony of flavors. And don't be intimidated by the list because most of the ingredients are pantry staples. 

Here's what you need to make chicken alfredo bake:

• 12 oz penne pasta, cooked
• 3 cups rotisserie chicken, diced
• 3 tbsps. butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. thyme
• ½ tsp. cumin
• Fresh parsley for garnish

You can use almost all of these ingredients to make my chicken and broccoli pasta bake. It's another one of the best pasta bakes you can make, so try that one out next! 

How To Make Chicken Alfredo Bake

1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and coat a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Make the alfredo sauce: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and flour, whisk, and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk and heavy cream, then simmer, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thickened.

3. Add the flavor: Add the grated parmesan cheese to the sauce, and stir. Cook until the cheese melts and the sauce is thickened. Season with cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper and mix.

4. Assemble: Put the pasta and chicken in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the top, and toss the chicken and pasta in it. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle all over with the shredded cheese.

5. Bake and serve: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the pasta sauce is bubbly and the cheese has just started to brown. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Use any short pasta shapes like rotini, penne, or elbow macaroni.
• Make classic chicken alfredo pasta with the alfredo sauce in this recipe. Simply cook fettuccine noodles according to the box and then top with this creamy sauce.
• Use any pre cooked chicken or storebought rotisserie chicken to make this recipe more convenient.
• Cook the pasta al dente. It'll cook a little more when you bake it with the creamy sauce.
• Use mozzarella cheese instead of a shredded cheese mix.

How To Store Chicken Alfredo Bake

In the fridge: Store any leftover chicken alfredo bake in an airtight container or in the baking dish with the lid on it in the fridge for 3-4 days.

In the freezer: To store longer, transfer individual portions to freezer-safe bags or airtight containers. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Put the chicken alfredo bake in an oven-safe dish and warm it in the oven at an oven preheated to 350ºF (175ºC) for 10-15 minutes covered, then 5 minutes uncovered. For the frozen pasta, let it thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat.

FAQs This About Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe

What can I add to chicken alfredo to make it taste better?

Following this alfredo sauce recipe, you probably won't want to change a thing because it's that delicious. With that said, some things you can add to chicken alfredo to make it taste better are bacon, broccoli, spinach, and different types of cheeses like Romano.

What is the secret to thick alfredo sauce?

The secret to thick alfredo sauce is using a mixture of heavy cream, butter, flour, and cheese. You can make it even thicker by adding a little cream cheese.

Can I make this chicken alfredo bake ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the casserole and cover it tightly with plastic wrap and foil or a lid. Then refrigerate it overnight and bake the next day when you're ready to serve. 

What to serve with chicken alfredo pasta?

This hearty chicken alfredo pasta is best served with a light side like this La Scala chopped salad or house salad or some bread to dip in the sauce like these Olive Garden breadsticks or Bisquick cheddar bay biscuits. 

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