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 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 chicken breasts, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- n/a
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 ½ cups heavy cream
- 200 grams uncooked penne
- 2 cups parmesan
- 2 cups mozzarella
- A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:
- In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic, then brown the chicken.
- Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
- Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.
- Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28x18 cm or 33x23 cm) baking dish.
- Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.
- 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.
- Broil 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!