Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

Get ready to be cheesin' from ear to ear with this Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake - loaded with gooey cheese, al dente pasta, and tender chicken, this dish is pure comfort in a bowl.

Recipe

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

  1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  2. 3 chicken breasts, cubed
  3. Salt and pepper to taste
  4. n/a
  5. 4 garlic cloves, minced
  6. 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  7. 2 ½ cups heavy cream
  8. 200 grams uncooked penne
  9. 2 cups parmesan
  10. 2 cups mozzarella
  11. A handful of fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

  1. In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Add garlic, then brown the chicken.
  4. Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
  5. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
  6. Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.
  7. Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28x18 cm or 33x23 cm) baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.
  9. Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella (115 grams) and ½ cup (55 grams) of parmesan.
  10. Broil 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  11. Enjoy!