Description
Chicken Alfredo Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfectly blending creamy Alfredo sauce with tender chicken, pasta, and a crispy cheese topping. This dish not only warms your heart but also evokes joyful memories shared around the dinner table. Quick and easy to prepare, Chicken Alfredo Casserole is ideal for busy weeknights—customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for an extra touch. Serve this deliciously cheesy delight and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a large baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté diced chicken over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until golden brown; season with salt and garlic powder.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, sautéed chicken, Alfredo sauce, spinach, and half of the cheese until well combined.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle breadcrumbs mixed with olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg