Description
This comforting Three Cheese Chicken Alfredo Bake is a creamy, cheesy pasta casserole combining penne with a rich Alfredo sauce, ricotta, sour cream, and tender cooked chicken. It’s topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until bubbly and golden, making it a perfect hearty meal for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 (16-oz) package penne or elbow macaroni
Cheese and Dairy
- 1 (22-oz) jar Alfredo sauce
- 1 (8-oz) container sour cream
- 1 (15-oz) container ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Other Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pasta: Prepare the penne or macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and return the pasta to the pot.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir together the Alfredo sauce, sour cream, ricotta cheese, minced garlic, chopped cooked chicken, lightly beaten eggs, grated Parmesan, and chopped fresh parsley with the cooked pasta until everything is evenly mixed.
- Assemble Bake: Spread the pasta mixture evenly into the greased 13×9-inch baking dish. Then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is cooked and chopped before starting. Rotisserie chicken works well for quick prep.
- You can substitute frozen cooked chicken but thaw it completely before using.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cheeses and light Alfredo sauce.
- Adding some steamed broccoli or spinach can add nutrition and color.
- Let the bake cool for a few minutes before serving to make slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
