You already know that Alfredo sauce is creamy, cheesy and rich. Try it in this luscious Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake for a delicious meal!
Every time I make Alfredo sauce I wonder why I don't do it more often. It's so darn easy and quick, not to mention it's sooo creamy and rich. Oh yeah, and filled with calories and fat and all those things we're supposed to be limiting in our diets. Riiight...now I remember 🙂
Still, Alfredo sauce is a fantastic comfort food and I have a hard time staying away from delicious foods that are delicious, comforting AND easy & fast to make. This chicken Alfredo pasta bake is one of my favorites. Chicken Alfredo used be a dish that I ordered in good Italian restaurants back before I learned to cook. Now I make it in my own kitchen and save the more difficult or time-consuming dishes for eating out.
The Alfredo sauce in this Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake can be made for any dish that calls for Alfredo sauce. It's my tried and true recipe that I've been using for several years now. Regardless of how you use the sauce, be sure to season it well with salt. Alfredo sauce can be pretty bland and good seasoning is the key to giving it flavor. I like a hefty dose of freshly ground black pepper, too, but that's just personal preference.
If you do make the Alfredo sauce then I hope you'll give this Chicken Alfredo a chance, too. It's one of those super fast recipes that's great on a weeknight (I'll even cook the pasta in advance sometimes if I know I'll be making it, just be sure to drizzle the cooked pasta with a little olive oil so it doesn't stick, then bring to room temp before assembling the pasta bake). Leftovers are good but do reheat gently as the sauce can "break" - it'll still be good though, it's just better if the butter doesn't separate.
Before I sign off for the day, an apology to my readers who have been wondering why I haven't been posting my usual five a week for the past few weeks. A loss in in the family, a move to a new house and back-to-school made for a pretty tough and busy month. But I'm happy to report that I am LOVING my new house (it's so bright and cheery!) and am honestly thrilled to be back into recipe creation mode again. I'm still in living-out-of-boxes mode but each day I'm unpacking a little more. So cheers to that and a wish that you're doing fantastically well, too!
Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
You already know that Alfredo sauce is creamy, cheesy and rich. Try it in this luscious Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake for a delicious meal!
Ingredients
Alfredo Sauce
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Pasta Bake
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 15- ounce container ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- chopped parsley (for garnishing (optional))
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, place the butter and heavy cream in a saucepan and heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is very warm. Slowly stir in the parmesan until it's completely smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Stir the sour cream into the prepared Alfredo sauce. Add the cooked pasta and set aside.
- Lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl. Stir in the ricotta cheese and parmesan, mix thoroughly. Stir in the shredded chicken and set aside.
- Spray a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray. Put half of pasta mixture on bottom of baking dish. Spoon the ricotta mixture over and top with remaining pasta mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbling hot and cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1211Total Fat: 92gSaturated Fat: 52gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 374mgSodium: 1613mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 57g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.
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Krysta says
Made this tonight with shredded turkey. It was absolutely delicious and so creamy...not at all dry like one I made in the past. This is going on my favorites! Thank you for posting the recipe.
Kristy Bernardo says
So glad, Krysta! Thank you!
Lisa says
We are big fans of alfredo around my house...this is FANTASTIC! I was a little worried about the sour cream in the alfredo sauce but the entire dish was great! I did add some garlic with the butter when making the sauce but otherwise made the recipe as directed. This will definitely be in our monthly rotation. Thanks for sharing!
Kristy Bernardo says
I'll bet it was delicious with garlic, Lisa! Thanks so much for letting me know! Cheers 🙂
Marianne says
Sounds yummy! Do you think it could be made ahead of time? Like the day before and increase cooking time? Please let me know if you've tried this and if it turned out ok. Thanks!
Kristy Bernardo says
Hi Marianne! I haven't tried that myself but I see no reason why it couldn't be made ahead. I probably wouldn't freeze it just because of the Alfredo sauce, but refrigerating before baking should be fine. Thanks!
Jenny F says
can you add broccoli to this dish?
Kristy Bernardo says
Hi Jenny, I haven't done so myself but it sounds delicious! Give it a try and I'd love to hear how it turns out for you. Cheers 🙂
Wanderer says
Pasta is my favorite in any type of dish. This looks incredibly delicious. Thank you for the recipe! 🙂
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks so much, Wanderer!
Kristina says
I do not see what temperature to preheat the oven to. We plan on making this tonight, what should I preheat the oven to?
Kristy Bernardo says
Hi Kristina, the oven temp is 350F. I updated the recipe - thanks for bringing that to my attention! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Jenny @ BAKE says
Glad you're settling in well, and everything is calming down a bit! This pasta bake looks fantastic!
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks so much, Jenny!
Sues says
Whoa... I'm pretty sure this is my ideal meal. I'd even eat it for breakfast 🙂
ala says
Yessss alfredo sauce has been one of my very favorite comfort foods since forever! And forget the fat and all that good stuff--it's pure unadulterated happiness in a pan in my book. If ever we have a gettogether potluck, know I'll have my eyes on a vegetarian version of this. Yayyy us Kristy!
Kristy Bernardo says
I agree - sometimes it's good to just forget about the fat and enjoy!! Thanks, Ala 🙂 xoxo
Julia says
Perfect dish for a weeknight in the fall!
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks, Julia!
Jennifer Adams says
I think I might make this tonight! But my question is, how do you cook your chicken to get it shredded? I feel like grillin it might make it too dry?
Kristy Bernardo says
Jennifer - I usually just buy a rotisserie chicken because it's so juicy and tender plus tasty, easy and fast (or I'll use leftover chicken from another dish). If I cook my own I'll usually poach it then use two forks to shred it. Let me know if you have any other questions...cheers 🙂
DessertForTwo says
Alfredo is the way to my heart, no doubt. This baked pasta dish looks awesome!
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks so much, DFT!
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says
This is always one of my fave weeknight dinners! Love the flavors and miss your sweet face too.
Kristy Bernardo says
Oh...what a sweet thing to say. I miss you, too, you fantastic human, you 🙂
Beth @ The First Year says
Kristy, you nailed this pasta bake and it photographs amazingly!!
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks so much, Beth!
Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says
This looks like the perfect comfort food!
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks, Mandy!
Christine at Cook the Story says
This looks like pure comfort food. So delicious!
Kristy Bernardo says
You're always so sweet with your comments, Christine. Thank you!!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Simply gorgeous! Yay to loving the new house - one box at a time, friend. So sorry to hear about the family loss. Boo 🙁
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks, my most awesome friend 🙂 xoxo
Daniela says
Great to hear that you enjoy your new house.
This baked pasta looks amazing and I'm sure it tastes so too.
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks, Daniela!
Joyti says
I love alfredo too...I wish it weren't so unhealthy...and this bake sounds incredible!
Kristy Bernardo says
Thanks so much, Joyti 🙂