Description
A comforting bake combining crispy breadcrumbs and creamy Alfredo sauce, featuring tender chicken and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, and Alfredo sauce in a large bowl, mixing until well-coated.
- Mix the breadcrumbs, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Spread the pasta mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Layer the breadcrumb mixture over the pasta evenly.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan and ensure pasta is cooked al dente. Can be customized with different cheeses or added vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg