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Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole

Cultural Context

Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole combines the rich flavors of traditional Italian Alfredo sauce with the convenience of a baked casserole. This dish reflects the American adaptation of Italian cuisine, making it a popular choice for family dinners and potlucks. The creamy sauce and tender chicken create a comforting meal that is both satisfying and easy to prepare, appealing to a wide audience.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
18 oz rigatoni pasta
8 oz cream cheese
16 oz Alfredo sauce
1 cup sour cream
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
1 stick butter
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
3 cups milk
2-3 cups mozzarella cheese

alfredo sauce

🥗Healthier: cauliflower alfredo

💰Cheaper: cream and butter

Cauliflower alfredo reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while provolone is often cheaper.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and pecorino is often less expensive.

1

Boil water in a large pot.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.

3

Add 18 oz rigatoni pasta to the boiling water and cook for about 6-8 minutes until al dente.

4

In a mixing bowl, whip up 8 oz cream cheese with 1 stick of butter.

5

Add 1 cup sour cream to the cream cheese and butter mixture and mix well.

6

Add 16 oz of Alfredo sauce and mix until combined.

7

Add 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper; mix well.

8

Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the sauce mixture.

9

Add 2-3 cups of mozzarella cheese, mixing everything together until well combined.

10

Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish.

11

Top with additional mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.

12

Preheat the oven to 380°F and bake until bubbling and golden brown on top.

13

Switch to broil to achieve a crispy top, adding charred cheddar if desired.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Chicken Alfredo BakeAlfredo Pasta Casserole

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