Description
Chicken Alfredo Casserole brings comfort and richness to dinner tables with its layers of pasta, tender chicken, and silky sauce. Melted cheese and herbed breadcrumbs create a golden, crispy topping that elevates this classic Italian-American comfort dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) uncooked penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 2 ½ cups (590 ml) chopped rotisserie chicken
- 4 ounces (113 grams) pre-shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1 (6 ounces/170 grams) package fresh baby spinach, chopped
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) jar Alfredo sauce
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) refrigerated pesto sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chicken broth
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) thinly sliced fresh basil
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare a welcoming workspace by preheating the oven to a toasty 375°F, creating an ideal environment for culinary magic.
- Craft a vibrant spinach and pesto harmony by gently combining the chopped greens with aromatic pesto, ensuring each leaf glistens with flavor.
- Compose a silky Alfredo foundation by whisking together the creamy sauce and rich chicken broth until smooth and velvety.
- Transform your baking dish into a delectable canvas by lightly coating it with cooking spray and spreading an initial layer of the Alfredo mixture.
- Unfold the first spinach layer across the Alfredo base, creating a verdant landscape of herbal notes.
- In a generous mixing bowl, unite cooked penne, tender rotisserie chicken, and remaining Alfredo sauce into a cohesive, flavor-packed ensemble.
- Carefully distribute half of the chicken-pasta medley over the spinach, establishing the first substantial layer of the casserole.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining spinach and chicken mixture, building depth and complexity.
- Slide the assembled casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 30 minutes and develop a tantalizing aroma.
- Dramatically crown the casserole with a blanket of shredded mozzarella, transforming its appearance and promising a golden, melted finish.
- Return the dish to the oven for a final 5-minute flourish, allowing the cheese to melt and bubble seductively.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with delicate fresh basil ribbons and a whisper of paprika, adding visual intrigue and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Discover a one-pan wonder that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal bursting with creamy, cheesy goodness.
- Rotisserie chicken shortcuts the cooking process, making this casserole a lifesaver for busy weeknight dinners.
- Freezer-friendly and easily reheatable, this dish promises delicious comfort food with minimal kitchen effort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg