Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken Alfredo is a rich, creamy baked pasta dish featuring tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a velvety Alfredo sauce made with cream cheese, Parmesan, and garlic. Topped with bubbly mozzarella, it’s the ultimate comfort food for any night.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rotini)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish and set aside.
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream and then Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta and chicken with the Alfredo sauce, mixing well to coat.
- Transfer to prepared baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for added greens.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Try smoked mozzarella or a dash of smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Substitute light cream cheese and half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Reheat with a splash of milk to maintain creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
