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Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

Name: Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 chicken breasts, cubed; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 ½ cups chicken broth; 2 ½ cups heavy cream; ½ lb penne pasta, uncooked; 2 cups parmesan cheese; 2 cups mozzarella cheese; 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped

By Tasty50 min6 servings

Get ready to be cheesin' from ear to ear with this Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake - loaded with gooey cheese, al dente pasta, and tender chicken, this dish is pure comfort in a bowl.

Instructions

1
In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.
2
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
3
Add garlic, then brown the chicken.
4
Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
5
Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
6
Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.
7
Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28x18 cm or 33x23 cm) baking dish.
8
Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.
9
Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella (115 grams) and ½ cup (55 grams) of parmesan.
10
Broil 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
11
Enjoy!