Description
Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo is an easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights. This simple chicken recipe makes a delicious family dinner with minimal effort. Enjoy a creamy baked alfredo dish that’s full of flavor and ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz uncooked short pasta like spirals or penne
- 22 oz jar alfredo sauce about 2 1/2 cups
- 3 cup chicken broth
- 2 cup shredded rotisserie chicken You can cook your own or use leftover or canned chicken too
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F Preheat and combine the uncooked pasta, Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, shredded chicken, and minced garlic in a 9×13 inch baking dish Cover the dish tightly with foil and place in the oven to bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and stir the pasta gently Check for doneness; if the pasta feels too firm, cover again and bake until it reaches a tender but firm bite.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top Bake uncovered for another 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts and the pasta is fully cooked Garnish with Parmesan or herbs if you like.
Notes
- As soon as I read this recipe from The Seasoned Mom I knew I had to give it a try Now it’s become a favorite go to for those nights when I just don’t have it in me to cook dinner LOL No one ever has to know how easy this delicious little dish it! For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg