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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
Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo Recipe
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

  2. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.