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Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Creamy, cheesy, and unbelievably easy, this dump-and-bake chicken Alfredo pasta is a no-fuss weeknight dinner that comes together in one dish with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: 35 Minute Meal, Casserole, Chicken, Dinner, Dump and Bake, Easy Recipes, Family Dinner, Italian, Kid Friendly, One Pan, The Cooking Mawma
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 tsp salt more to taste, if needed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 lb uncooked, short pasta like lumaca rigata, penne, ziti
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm chicken broth microwave for 30 seconds
  • 1 cup warm whole or 2% milk microwave for 30 seconds
  • 1 cup heavy cream microwave for 30 seconds
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 handful of spinach
  • 2 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Dice and season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
  • Pour uncooked pasta into greased baking dish. Sprinkle flour across the pasta evenly. Pour in warmed milk, warmed heavy cream, warm chicken broth and garlic. Stir well.
  • Add butter then spread diced chicken over the top. Add broccoli and spinach. Mix gently.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, uncover, stir, then add 2 cups parmesan cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese and mix well.
  • Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Cook for another 20 minutes until top is golden and sauce thickens a bit. Pasta and chicken should also be cooked through.
  • Optionally, broil for 2-3 minutes for an extra golden top.
  • Taste for salt, if needed. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1006kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 2678mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2236IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 929mg | Iron: 2mg