Description
A delicious baked pasta dish featuring tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil water in a large pot; cook fettuccine until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute, then add Alfredo sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, half of the mozzarella cheese, and the Alfredo sauce; mix well.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown; let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider using grilled chicken instead of pan-fried.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg