Description
A hearty and satisfying dish packed with protein, featuring chicken and creamy Alfredo sauce baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrients.
- You can use store-bought or homemade Alfredo sauce.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg