Description
A simple, comforting baked pasta dish featuring chicken and a rich, cheesy Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low.
- Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Do not let the sauce boil after adding the cheese.
- Stir the cooked chicken and the drained fettuccine into the Alfredo sauce until everything is coated.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Top the mixture evenly with the mozzarella and provolone cheeses.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly browned.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fresh grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-shredded.
- You can add 1 cup of steamed broccoli florets along with the chicken for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 45
- Saturated Fat: 25
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: chicken alfredo, baked pasta, cheesy chicken, comfort food, fettuccine bake