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    Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

    Published: Oct 16, 2014 · Modified: Nov 16, 2019 by Anna 23 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake - creamy chicken pasta that's easy to make and a sure hit for dinner time! You can make it ahead and freeze it! 

     

    Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake in a casserole dish.

    After the big popularity of our Cheesy Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta (in only two weeks it got over 50K pins!!), we are back with another cheesy pasta dish for your busy weeknights! Just like last time, we are taking one of our favorite dishes and simplifying it and making it into a pasta bake that you can make in the morning and chill until dinner time or freeze it to have later. It's a fantastic dinner solution for those days when there is so much going on, you want to spend minimum time in the kitchen. It's also a great dish to make for friends who just had a baby or someone who is recovering from sickness.

    Chicken Alfredo is one of my Hubby's favorite dishes to order in Italian restaurants. It's creamy and garlicky and super satisfying. All you need is a side of a salad and bread and you have one fabulous Italian dinner. Now that is bound to be a hit!

    Chicken Alfredo Pasta

    This dinner idea is perfect for the chilly fall and winter days that are right around the corner. You will love how easy it is to put together and how flavorful it is! For a vegetarian version, skip the chicken and sub it with corn, cooked squash or other veggie. I used penne pasta in this dish but wide noodles work great too! I know some kids prefer them in pasta dishes so feel free to use them. I used mozzarella cheese because I love how it melts into a perfect gooey cheesy layer. You can use a mix of cheddar and mozzarella too! That's why I love this dish - you can adjust it to your and your family likings. And if you are cooking for two, half the recipe and you may even have leftovers for lunch the next day!

    This dish is truly a winner!

    Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake Dinner

    Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake in a casserole dish.

    Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

    Author: Anna
    Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake - creamy chicken pasta that's easy to make and a sure hit for dinner time! You can make it ahead and freeze it!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 478 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2.5 cups uncooked penne rigate pasta
    • 2 chicken breasts
    • salt
    • pepper
    • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
    • 4 oz . cream cheese softened
    • 1/4 cup half and half or whole milk
    • 1 pkg dry Ranch mix
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 cup and 1/4 shredded mozzarella cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Butter a 2 quart baking dish. Set aside.
    • Cook pasta according to the instructions on the packaging. Drain and keep warm.
    • Dice chicken, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over chicken and toss to coat.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
    • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, mix together sour cream, cream cheese, Ranch mix, half and half and minced garlic.
    • Add cooked pasta and chicken to the garlic mixture and stir all together. Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish.
    • At this point, you can cover the dish with saran wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Before baking let it sit in room temperature while the oven preheats. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until it sizzles and the cheese is melted.
    • If serving right away, top the dish with cheese and bake for 10 minutes at 375 degree F oven. The cheese should be melted. You can then turn the oven to broiler (on low setting) and broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese bubbles up and gets golden brown spots.
    • Let stand in room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Recipe source: CrunchyCreamySweet.com, based on our [Cheesy Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake|https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/cheesy-spinach-dip-chicken-pasta/ ]

    Nutrition

    Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    1. Collette O. says

      November 12, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for my husband and 16 yr. old son yesterday and OMGosh, they LOOOVED it! They made sure to tell me at least 3 times how good it was! So tasty, hearty and very easy to make! I actually made it the night before because I go to the gym straight from work and I wanted something my son could easily throw into the oven before his Dad got home. Cooked beautifully. Only change I made was I cooked the noodles "al dente" because I didn't want them to get mushy in the fridge overnight. It came out PERFECT! Hubby mentioned it would even be great with shrimp or sausage. Yums! It's definitely a new family favorite. THANK YOU!!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        November 13, 2014 at 8:56 am

        Hi Collette! Oh my! That is wonderful! Approved by guys, especially the teenager - that's huge! Thank you so much! I agree - it would be fantastic with shrimp or sausage! Thank you for visiting my blog, making this recipe and leaving this comment! Have a wonderful day! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Carla says

      October 18, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh, I LOVE pasta bakes! I can't WAIT to try this one! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Kristen says

      October 17, 2014 at 7:12 am

      5 stars
      I bet your husband was so happy you made this! Looks so good!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 17, 2014 at 7:23 am

        Yes, he was! And inhaled it right after he hand-modeled the gooey shot for me! 🙂 Thanks, Kristen!

        Reply
    4. Alice says

      October 17, 2014 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      Anna, this is comfort food to the max. LOVE this! Cheesy chicken alfredo pasta anything. . sign me up!! Pinned this one twice.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 17, 2014 at 7:22 am

        Thank you so much, Alice!

        Reply
    5. Rachel says

      October 17, 2014 at 6:21 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE this! Totally happening soon!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 17, 2014 at 7:21 am

        Thanks, Rachel!

        Reply
    6. Meg says

      October 17, 2014 at 5:58 am

      5 stars
      Can this be any more perfect for Friday night dinner?!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 17, 2014 at 7:20 am

        Only if you add more cheese! 🙂 Thanks, Meg!

        Reply
    7. Joyti says

      October 17, 2014 at 4:07 am

      5 stars
      Whoa, this sounds incredible! Yum yum!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 17, 2014 at 7:19 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Matt Robinson says

      October 16, 2014 at 11:39 pm

      This is a major winner, love this so much!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 17, 2014 at 7:19 am

        Thanks, Matt!

        Reply
    9. susan says

      October 16, 2014 at 10:43 pm

      Comfort at its best!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 17, 2014 at 7:18 am

        Thanks, Susan!

        Reply
    10. Susan says

      October 16, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      Pasta bakes are a favorite during the winter mostly because I love having all the leftovers for easy lunches and dinners. This looks like a great way to enjoy chicken alfredo!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 17, 2014 at 7:17 am

        Thanks, Susan!

        Reply
    11. Sue says

      October 16, 2014 at 4:46 pm

      Can I just come and live at your house? (We're on the same page today!)

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 17, 2014 at 7:16 am

        Haha! Love it! Thanks, Sue!

        Reply
    12. Amanda says

      October 16, 2014 at 3:21 pm

      I need to make this ASAP!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 17, 2014 at 7:15 am

        Thanks, Amanda!

        Reply

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