Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti: The Easy, Indulgent Family Favorite
A creamy and cheesy pasta dish that combines chicken and baked ziti for the perfect family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook ziti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked ziti, shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg