Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
Tender chicken and penne simmer in a garlicky cream-and-broth sauce, then get layered with mozzarella and Parmesan and broiled until bubbling and golden. This Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake delivers rich, savory comfort with stretchy cheese pulls and a silky sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings when you want something hearty and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook32 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and heavy cream; stir in the pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease an 11x17-inch baking pan.
- 3
Pour 1/2 of the pasta mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese and 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Layer the remaining pasta on top; finish with the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- 4
Broil in the preheated oven until the cheese is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 454.87 kcal High 23%
- Protein 23.22 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 23.59 g 9%
- Total Fat 28.06 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 16.99 g High 85%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.43 mg High 34%
- Sodium 566.5 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 0.52 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 245.95 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 0.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 65.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 5.32 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.92 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 47 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 454.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake?
- About 47 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 32 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 454.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake healthy?
- Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 454.87 calories and 23.22 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 566.5 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.99 g (85% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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