Description
A creamy and cheesy casserole made with chicken, pasta, and Alfredo sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- ½ jar Alfredo sauce (16 oz jar)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Place chicken in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until cooked through. Drain and cut into bite-size pieces.
- Prepare the Pasta: Cook pasta in salted water until just tender. Drain well to remove excess moisture.
- Mix the Casserole: Combine pasta, chicken, Alfredo sauce, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and half the mozzarella in a large bowl.
- Assemble: Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and Cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to set and slice cleanly. You can add cooked broccoli or other vegetables for a nutrient boost.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg