Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake is sensational. Pasta has always been one of my favorite things to eat. Any kind of pasta, any kind of sauce–I love it all. So when I saw this fantastic looking pasta dish on Pinterest last month I knew I needed to make it. Soon. Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake turned out utterly amazing.

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I didn’t grow up eating pasta. My dad was a meat and potatoes kind of guy, so we never ate pasta. I can only remember my mom making it a couple of times growing up.  That was when Dad was out of town on business trips. It wasn’t until I moved away from home that I began to cultivate my desire for pasta. But I’ve certainly made up for it over the years. My kids ate a LOT of pasta when they were growing up. I loved making casseroles and they loved eating pasta. I was always combing through recipes to find pasta dishes that they would eat.

In years past, I spent a good bit of time perusing cookbooks to find new recipes. Nowadays, I find myself more often turning to Pinterest or Google if I’m looking for something more specific. I wanted to make a couple of pasta dishes for a luncheon after church last Sunday.

I was planning on serving about 30 people. I decided to make a double batch of this recipe and Cheesy Tortellini with Veggies. I felt that would be enough with salad, bread and dessert. Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake looked like a recipe I could make up that didn’t require me to be in the kitchen all day long. I wanted something that didn’t take all that long to bake either. I made this recipe up the day beforehand. Then I tossed it in the oven the day I needed to serve it. I wondered if this recipe would work. It did. Everyone raved over this dish.

One of the main things I changed was to grill the chicken instead of cooking it in the crockpot. Seasoning the chicken with Italian seasoning adds great flavor. It’s something I’ve done before with great success. Even though the dish turned out well, I so recommend that you make and cook it on the same day. That way, the sauce remains creamy and cheesy, and does not absorb into the pasta too much.

If you’re in the mood for pasta with alfredo sauce, Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake is for you! The panko bread crumb topping adds a nice, crunchy touch to this great casserole. Even your kids and family are sure to love it. And, why not? It’s the perfect comfort food. So satisfying, so mouthwatering, so wonderful.

Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake is some kind of wonderful!

This tasty pasta dish is kid friendly and one we will make over and over!

Everyone raved over Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake when we served it last Sunday.

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients. I made a double batch of this recipe so all the steps include twice the ingredients.

Sprinkle both sides of chicken very generously with Italian seasoning. Grill over high heat.

Turn chicken pieces over and grill other side until completely done. These chicken pieces were so large I actually had to cut them in strips to get them to cook all the way through.

Slice chicken down then cut in cubes. Set aside.

While chicken is grilling, make alfredo sauce. Place butter in a saucepan. Add cream.

Add parmesan cheese and continue stirring until cheese melts.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Place pasta in the bottom of a greased 9×13″ baking dish.

Once cheese melts add chicken broth and seasonings.

Stir to combine and allow sauce to thicken.

Add cubed chicken.

Stir to combine.

Pour alfredo sauce over top of pasta in baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese.

Combine panko bread crumbs with remaining butter. Stir to combine and sprinkle over top of mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Serve Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake with your favorite salad and bread.

The Italian seasoning on the chicken and the thyme, oregano and garlic salt in the cheese sauce is so tasty. It provides such a savory, delightful flavor to Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake.     

Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake is awesome comfort food.

Here’s the recipe.

GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE

(Recipe adapted from Lil’Luna)

Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

Teresa Ambra

This fabulous pasta dish has grilled chicken in a lovely, creamy alfredo sauce with two cheeses. It's topped with panko bread crumbs. It bakes up beautifully and is so delectable you'll want this on your regular meal rotation. It's also terrific for holidays like Easter, Mother's Day or Father's Day.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins

Course Pasta Main Dish/Chicken Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings 10

Calories 657 kcal

Equipment

• 1 electric or gas grill
• 1 electric knife preferred, or sharp knife to slice chicken
• 1 large stock pot with lid
• 1 colander
• 1 large Dutch Oven
• 1 9x13" glass baking dish
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

Ingredients

  

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• 4 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
• 16 oz. box penne pasta
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 8 oz. parmesan cheese shredded
• 8 oz. mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning or, as needed
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning or, as needed
• 1 tsp. Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup Kikkomann’s panko bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter melted

Instructions

 

• Season chicken breasts with Italian Seasoning.
• Grill over high heat until meat is completely cooked through.
• Cut meat in chunks and set aside.
• Bring water to boiling in a large stock pot over high heat.
• Boil pasta until al dente – about 11 minutes.
• Drain in colander.
• Set aside.
• In a large Dutch oven, melt 4 tbsp. butter over medium heat.
• Add whipping cream, half-and-half and parmesan cheese.
• Stir frequently until cheese melts.
• Add salt, pepper, garlic salt, thyme, oregano and chicken broth.
• Cook over low to medium heat until mixture thickens—about 5-10 minutes.
• Add chicken and stir to combine.
• Place cooked pasta into the bottom of a 9x13” glass baking dish that’s been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Pour sauce with chicken over top of the penne.
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top.
• Combine remaining 2 tbsp. melted butter and panko bread crumbs.
• Sprinkle over top of casserole.
• Bake about 15 minutes at 350°.
• If necessary, tent with foil to prevent noodles from browning too much.
• Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Lil'Luna.

 

^© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 657kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 30gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 1119mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1401IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 417mgIron: 2mg

Keyword casserole, cheese, chicken, main dish, parmesan cheese, pasta

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If you enjoy pasta, you’ll love this one.

Are you drooling yet?

This is a terrific main dish for holiday meals like Easter, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, too.

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Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

Teresa Ambra

This fabulous pasta dish has grilled chicken in a lovely, creamy alfredo sauce with two cheeses. It’s topped with panko bread crumbs. It bakes up beautifully and is so delectable you’ll want this on your regular meal rotation. It’s also terrific for holidays like Easter, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.

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Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins

Course Pasta Main Dish/Chicken Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings 10

Calories 657 kcal

Equipment

• 1 electric or gas grill
• 1 electric knife preferred, or sharp knife to slice chicken
• 1 large stock pot with lid
• 1 colander
• 1 large Dutch Oven
• 1 9×13" glass baking dish
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

Ingredients

  

1x2x3x

• 4 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
• 16 oz. box penne pasta
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 8 oz. parmesan cheese shredded
• 8 oz. mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning or, as needed
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning or, as needed
• 1 tsp. Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup Kikkomann’s panko bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter melted

Instructions

 

• Season chicken breasts with Italian Seasoning.
• Grill over high heat until meat is completely cooked through.
• Cut meat in chunks and set aside.
• Bring water to boiling in a large stock pot over high heat.
• Boil pasta until al dente – about 11 minutes.
• Drain in colander.
• Set aside.
• In a large Dutch oven, melt 4 tbsp. butter over medium heat.
• Add whipping cream, half-and-half and parmesan cheese.
• Stir frequently until cheese melts.
• Add salt, pepper, garlic salt, thyme, oregano and chicken broth.
• Cook over low to medium heat until mixture thickens—about 5-10 minutes.
• Add chicken and stir to combine.
• Place cooked pasta into the bottom of a 9×13” glass baking dish that’s been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Pour sauce with chicken over top of the penne.
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top.
• Combine remaining 2 tbsp. melted butter and panko bread crumbs.
• Sprinkle over top of casserole.
• Bake about 15 minutes at 350°.
• If necessary, tent with foil to prevent noodles from browning too much.
• Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Lil’Luna.

 

^© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 657kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 30gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 1119mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1401IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 417mgIron: 2mg

Keyword casserole, cheese, chicken, main dish, parmesan cheese, pasta

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