Description
Baked chicken alfredo pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines succulent chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked fettuccine into a hearty dish. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing your guests at gatherings. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, this comforting meal will have everyone eagerly anticipating their next bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In another saucepan over low heat, combine heavy cream and minced garlic; stir until simmering. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- In the prepared baking dish, mix cooked pasta with the Alfredo sauce and top with the browned chicken. Bake for approximately 20 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg