Chicken Alfredo is a classic that is loved the world over. It is made with penne pasta, spinach, mushrooms and moist chicken in a creamy sauce. It is a comfort food, fit for feeding a crowd. When you talk about comfort food, Chicken Alfredo is on the top of the list.
It is super decadent and can be served alone with a special roasted vegetable such as asparagus or cauliflower with broccoli mixed.
It is an easy to make recipe, easy to store leftovers and reheat for a later meal. This is one of the meals that I can guarantee that my children will have no qualms eating. There is so much ooey-gooey cheese taste it is hard to not love it.
This makes for a great lunch at work the next day. Just separate into single serving containers and store in the freezer. You will have it for work whenever you choose.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use a different type of meat?
Seafood is a great switch for this dish. Bacon and Prosciutto make a great flavor combination.
Can I use different cheeses?
Try using Asiago or grated Romano instead of Parmesan.
How do I store leftovers?
Leftovers can be placed into a tightly closed container and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Can I freeze any leftovers?
You can put the dish into an airtight closed container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator befor heating it up.
What is the best way to warm the dish up?
Place the food into a baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 20 to 30 minutes at 350*.
What ingredients do you need for Chicken Alfredo Baked
4 cups of chicken, cooked and shredded
1 pound bowtie pasta (you can use linguine or other types instead), cooked and drained
2 jars of Alfredo sauce
1 cup Italian cheese blend, divided
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped into strips
1 ½ cups of mushrooms cut
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter
½ cup bread crumbs
1 tbsp dried minced onion
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp plus 1 pinch Italian seasoning
How to make Chicken Alfredo Baked
FIRST STEP:
Preheat the oven to 400 *
In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute the mushrooms, dried onions, italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt and pepper until the mushrooms are soft.
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SECOND STEP:
Stir in the cooked chicken and heat thoroughly
Add the spinach and cook until it appears wilted
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THIRD STEP:
Stir in the Alfredo Sauce and simmer until hot
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Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain
THIRTH STEP:
Add the pasta into the skillet along with the Italian cheese blend and ½ of the Parmesan cheese.
Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick spray and pour the food into the skillet
FOURTH STEP:
In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, remaining parmesan cheese, olive oil and a slight pinch of italian seasoning until it is well combined.
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Sprinkle evenly over the pasta
FIFTH STEP:
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until it is bubbly and a golden brown on the top
Enjoy!

Chicken Alfredo Baked
Ingredients
- 4 cups of chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 pound bowtie pasta (you can use linguine or other types instead), cooked and drained
- 2 jars of Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup Italian cheese blend, divided
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped into strips
- 1 ½ cups of mushrooms cut
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp dried minced onion
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp plus 1 pinch Italian seasoning
Instructions
FIRST STEP:
Preheat the oven to 400 *
In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute the mushrooms, dried onions, italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt and pepper until the mushrooms are soft.
SECOND STEP:
Stir in the cooked chicken and heat thoroughly
Add the spinach and cook until it appears wilted
THIRD STEP:
Stir in the Alfredo Sauce and simmer until hot
Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain
THIRTH STEP:
Add the pasta into the skillet along with the Italian cheese blend and ½ of the Parmesan cheese.
Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick spray and pour the food into the skillet
FOURTH STEP:
In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, remaining parmesan cheese, olive oil and a slight pinch of italian seasoning until it is well combined.
Sprinkle evenly over the pasta
FIFTH STEP:
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until it is bubbly and a golden brown on the top
Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 180Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 12gSodium 44mgCarbohydrates 340gSugar 20g
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