Description
A delicious, creamy Alfredo casserole that’s a perfect comfort food, combining rich Alfredo sauce with hearty pasta and your choice of protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces of pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken (or any preferred cooked protein)
- 4 cups of Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions but reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes; drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, use whole-grain pasta and Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg