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