BAKED CHICKEN ALFREDO ZITI: Discover the Ultimate Comfort Dish!
Creamy, cheesy, golden and outrageously comforting baked chicken alfredo ziti.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti or penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in milk and cream, whisking constantly. Simmer until thickened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and Alfredo sauce. Mix well.
- Pour into baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Grate your own mozzarella for best melt.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes after baking before serving for perfect slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 29g
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/baked-chicken-alfredo-ziti-recipe/