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Close up penne pasta covered in a creamy alfredo and white cheese mixture with shredded chicken and parsley showing around some of the pasta on a white plate with a fork in the background
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Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

Every piece of chicken and penne pasta is generously coated with Alfredo and cheeses while baking. This Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake makes an easy casserole recipe that will make your taste buds smile!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Pasta Bake, Penne Alfredo
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 782kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces penne pasta
  • 32 ounces Alfredo sauce
  • 3 cups chicken cooked and chopped
  • 3 cups Mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 eggs slightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare pasta, drain and return to the pot if it is large enough to stir everything together, otherwise use a large mixing bowl.
  • Add to the pasta 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Alfredo, sour cream, ricotta, parmesan, sour cream, garlic, and lightly beaten eggs. Stir well.
  • Add chicken and parsley and stir well.
  • Pour mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13" baking dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Then top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until casserole is bubbly around the edges, cheese is melted and beginning to become lightly brown on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 782kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 1230mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 977IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 421mg | Iron: 2mg