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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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
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
  

  • 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.
 
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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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