Save A creamy comforting casserole featuring tender chicken fettuccine pasta and a rich Alfredo sauce baked to golden perfection with a cheesy topping.
I remember the first time I made this bake for a family movie night everyone went back for seconds and the house smelled inviting for hours.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta: 12 oz (340 g)
- Cooked chicken breast: 2 cups (about 300 g) diced or shredded
- Unsalted butter: 4 tbsp (60 g)
- Garlic: 3 cloves minced
- All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup (30 g)
- Whole milk: 3 cups (720 ml)
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Parmesan cheese (freshly grated): 1 1/2 cups (150 g)
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 tsp (optional)
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded): 1 cup (115 g)
- Parmesan cheese (freshly grated) for topping: 1/2 cup (50 g)
- Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Oven and Dish:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
- Cook Pasta:
- Cook fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make Sauce:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Form Roux:
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form roux.
- Thicken Sauce:
- Gradually whisk in milk and cream stirring constantly until mixture thickens about 4–5 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Season:
- Stir in Parmesan salt pepper and nutmeg until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Combine Chicken and Pasta:
- Add cooked chicken and drained pasta to sauce. Toss until evenly coated.
- Assemble Casserole:
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over top.
- Bake:
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil for 2–3 minutes for crisper top if desired.
- Serve:
- Let stand 5 minutes then garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Save This creamy bake quickly became a family favorite and is now a go-to for cozy Sunday dinners with plenty of smiles around the table.
Required Tools
Large pot saucepan whisk 9x13-inch baking dish colander mixing spoon
Notes
For extra flavor add sautéed mushrooms or spinach. Substitute rotisserie chicken for ease. Pair with crisp salad or garlic bread. Gluten-free pasta and flour can be used.
Nutritional Information
Per serving Calories 610 Total Fat 28 g Carbohydrates 56 g Protein 36 g
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Enjoy every rich satisfying bite and save any leftovers for an even tastier lunch tomorrow.