cheesiest chicken alfredo bake

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Nov 28, 2012

This most delicious Chicken Alfedo..it is the one I turn to when I have extra time. The delicious, cheesy homemade sauce is out of this world delicious. My family is in heaven when they know I'm making this. Pair with a nice tossed salad, and garlic bread..and you will be in Alfredo heaven. I hope you try it and see what I mean...Yummo!!! My pics.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts..pound out to even thickness
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 9 ounces frozen baby broccoli flourets, thawed
  • 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup finely diced, red onion
  • 12 ounces bowtie pasta, or whatever you have
  • - oil, for browning meat and mushrooms
  • ALFREDO SAUCE
  • 1 stick butter
  • 3 1/2 cups heavy cream, reserve the 1/2 cup
  • 3 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, i use fresh ground
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • pinch nutmeg
  • - paprika

How To Make cheesiest chicken alfredo bake

  • Step 1
    Gather Ingredients, chop veggies.
  • Step 2
    Mix the six seasonings in a small dish.
  • Step 3
    Pound out chicken to even thickness.
  • Step 4
    Season both sides of the chicken.
  • Step 5
    In a heavy skillet,( I use my cast iron )brown meat in olive oil or vegetable oil; and cook through until juices run clear.
  • Step 6
    Set aside to cool. Then, slice into even pieces. Note: When I make this in the summer, I grill the chicken.
  • Step 7
    In a medium skillet, brown the mushroom and diced red onions until tender. Set aside.
  • Step 8
    The noodles can be cooked now, according to package directions, drain. Then I toss them in some olive oil, cover and set aside.
  • Step 9
    Preheat oven to 350 degree. Grease a 13 x 9 baking pan with cooking spray. Make the Alfredo sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, 3 cups of cream, pepper and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Step 10
    Add parmesan cheese and simmer the sauce for 8-10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and become smooth.
  • Step 11
    Stir in the 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and simmer until smooth. Add nutmeg and stir.
  • Step 12
    In a large bowl combine chicken, cooked pasta, broccoli, mushrooms, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Stir in alfredo sauce and remaining 1/2 cup cream.
  • Step 13
    Pour the mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle the top of casserole with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and paprika; bake 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Step 14
    Enjoy!!! It really is delicious

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Category: Chicken
Category: Pasta
Category: Other Sauces
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #Parmesan
Keyword: #Alfredo
Keyword: #mozzarella
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake

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