Description
Baked Chicken Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken and fettuccine pasta in a rich, creamy sauce that’s baked to perfection. This dish envelops your senses with its irresistible aroma and cheesy goodness, making it a favorite for family dinners or special occasions. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and brown the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove chicken and add minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and combine with the creamy sauce and sliced chicken.
- Transfer everything to the baking dish, sprinkle additional cheese on top, and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe (approx. 280g)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg