Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Tender baked chicken, sautéed zucchini and yellow squash, and al dente rigatoni meet a rich Alfredo sauce for a pasta that balances silky, savory flavors with plenty of crunch. Each bowl is finished with crisp bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted almonds, and Parmesan for layers of texture and bursts of tangy, smoky notes. Serve Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo Recipe for a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- 2
Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and coat it with the garlic. Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers registers at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 25 minutes. Let cool, then chop.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
- 4
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
- 5
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and yellow squash; cook until tender and lightly browned. In a small bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce and milk; set aside.
- 6
Serve the chicken over the pasta; pour the Alfredo sauce over the top. Top with the zucchini and squash; sprinkle with the bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, and Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 380.25 kcal Moderate
- Protein 26.67 g Good Source
- Carbs 38.83 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.7 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.79 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 62.56 mg High
- Sodium 320.94 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.53 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.25 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 107.45 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate
- Potassium 474.39 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 13.61 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.26 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄