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When I see Chicken Alfredo on a menu, I breathe a sigh of relief because I know my kids will actually eat it. I made this Chicken Alfredo Bake thatโs creamy, comforting, and ready in under 40 minutes.
The Dinner Your Family Canโt Get Enough Of
- Cheese! The cheese on top melts into the perfect golden layer. If you donโt double the recipe, donโt blame me when there are zero leftovers.
- Family Dinner Lifesaver: This is one of those recipes that everyone at the table agrees on! Thereโs no whining, no negotiations, just clean plates.
- Restaurant Vibes: Craving Alfredo without changing out of sweatpants? Youโd never guess how simple this is, with how good it tastes.
Chicken Alfredo Bake Ingredients
- Pasta: Penne is my favorite because it bakes up perfectly, but bowtie, rotini, rigatoni, or large macaroni work just as well.
- Chicken: To save yourself time, use a rotisserie chicken, or make my Instant Pot Shredded Chicken or Air Fryer Chicken.
- Cheese: Always grate your cheese fresh! It melts way better than pre-shredded, which has a coating that messes with the texture.
- Sauce: You can use a store-bought Alfredo sauce instead of making your own from scratch.
How To Make Chicken Alfredo Casserole
Making chicken alfredo bake from scratch is surprisingly easy. It comes together in under an hour and tastes like a million bucks. If you like this one, youโll definitely want to try my creamy Four Cheese Pasta or chicken pillows next.
- Cook Pasta: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Boil theย pastaย according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and set it aside.
- Make Sauce: In a mediumย saucepan,ย over medium heat, addย the butter,ย heavy cream, andย cream cheese. Cook until melted. Add the minced garlic,ย garlic powder,ย Italian seasoning,ย salt, andย pepper. Continue toย whiskย until smooth.
- Melt and Simmer: Add theย parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a simmer and continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta back to the pot and pour the Alfredo Sauce over it. Then add in theย cooked chicken,ย and stir everything together.
- Layer and Bake: Add HALF of the pasta mixture to aย 9ร13 baking dishย and top with HALF of theย mozzarella cheese. Then, add the rest of the pasta mixture to the dish and top with the remaining mozzarella andย parmesan cheese. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Remove the chicken alfredo bake from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Storing Leftovers
If you thought this chicken alfredo pasta bake tasted good on the first day, then wait until you try the leftovers. They are SOO GOOD.
- In the Refrigerator:ย Once the chicken alfredo has cooled, you can place it in an airtight container in your fridge. It will last for up to 3 days. ย
- In the Freezer: Store leftovers in individual portion sizes in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before heating.
- Reheat:ย To reheat leftovers, you can heat them up in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute at a time until they are warmed through.
Make It A Meal
Add some sides like roasted carrots, asparagus, broccoli, and 1-Hour Rolls to your chicken Alfredo bake for a meal that will fill everyone right up. Here are a few more ideas to make it a complete meal!
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Baked Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Creamy, cheesy, and family-approvedโthis Chicken Alfredo Bake comes together fast and disappears even faster
Ingredientsย
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 16 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- ยฝ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ยฝ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ยผ teaspoon salt
- ยผ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella
- ยผ cup parmesan
Instructionsย
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the 16 ounces uncooked penne pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, add ยฝ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, and 4 ounces cream cheese. Cook until melted. Add the ยฝ teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ยผ teaspoon salt, and ยผ teaspoon pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth.
- Add the 1 cup grated parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a simmer and continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
- Add the cooked pasta back to the pot and pour the Alfredo Sauce over it. Then add in the 2 cups cooked chicken, and stir everything together.
- Add HALF of the pasta mixture to a 9ร13 baking dish and top with HALF of the 2 cups mozzarella. Then, add the rest of the pasta mixture to the dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and ยผ cup parmesan.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Updated May 13, 2025
Storage: Store cooled chicken alfredo in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 973kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 44gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 858mgPotassium: 467mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2276IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 662mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I am glad I read the other reviews as I ended up using 2 cups of chicken broth & the juices from the rotisserie chicken. I also used 8 oz of cream cheese & a bit more than 18 oz. of mozzarella cheese. I added marinated mushrooms & that made it even more delicious. I also added bread crumbs & broiled the last few minutes to add a nice crust to the top. It was delicious!
My grandchildren and family like this recipe. My husband and I are just ok with it. But, that said, we prefer a red sauce to a white. I did follow the comment about adding extra cream cheese (total 8 oz I stead of 4), and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth to help with making more sauce. The First time I made it, I just subbed those 2 items, plus used linguine because I wasnโt paying attention to the pasta and didnโt have penne. The next time, I added the 16oz of penne, and found it needed even more liquid. The last time I made it, I used 12oz box of Farfalle (bow ties) and it was better proportion sauce to noodles.
Great recipe!
I unfortunately didnโt have the penne noodles the recipe called so I went rogue, lol! I used fettuccine noodles instead.
I figured the sauce would get absorbed so I also added a bit of chicken stock which was a good choice. I added some fresh mushrooms, topped with breadcrumbs and it turned out fabulous.
Definitely a great basic recipe which leaves plenty of room to play with. Itโs a great meal that doesnโt take much time at all.
Thank you for sharing & to those offering opinions & options.
GREAT tasting Alfredo! I did add 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth to the sauce and as well I used 8 oz of cream cheese to accommodate for the extra brothโฆ All in all great flavor and easy recipe!
This is a really great recipe if this is your first time making chicken Alfredo. The only thing that I have to say about this recipe is the sauce gets absorbed into the noodles while you bake it and the next day the sauce is basically gone. It felt like I was eating flavored noodles. Overall it was definitely an 8/10 recipe. If you prefer your Alfredo to say on the cheesier side of things then definitely double up that cheese and the sauce.