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Easy Chicken Alfredo

Baked Ziti with homemade alfredo sauce and chicken 
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Baked Pasta, Baked Ziti, Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 807kcal
Author Evelyn

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces ziti
  • 2 1/2 cups grilled chicken cut into bite size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 cloves garlic chopped very fine
  • 7 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

For the Pasta

  • While making the Alfredo Sauce, cook the ziti according to package directions.
  • Drain the pasta and return to stockpot and cover to keep warm.

Alfredo Sauce:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat
  • Add the garlic and saute one minute, stirring occasionally
  • Sprinkle with the flour and stir to combine, continue to stir and cook for 2 minutes to cook the flour
  • Add the chicken broth and whisk until mixture starts to thicken, add milk and continue to cook and whisk until thickened
  • Stir in parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper
  • Remove from heat and add chicken
  • Pour mixture over the ziti and gently stir to combine
  • Pour half of the mixture into a greased 9 X 13 baking dish
  • Sprinkle evenly with half of the mozzarella cheese, layer the remaining pasta mixture evenly on top and add the remaining cheese evenly over the top of the pasta.
  • Bake uncovered in a 375-degree oven for 25 minutes until cheese is melted and the top just starts to turn a golden brown
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 807kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1729mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 765mg | Iron: 3mg