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Cheesy Baked Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Top

A generous square serving of Cheesy Baked Chicken Alfredo with Crispy Top, showing creamy pasta, chicken pieces, and a golden crust.
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This recipe delivers a rich, creamy Baked Chicken Alfredo that finishes with a satisfyingly crispy, cheesy crust. It is a simple casserole that combines tender chicken, pasta, and Alfredo sauce, perfect for a comforting family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups prepared Alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute more until fragrant.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Alfredo sauce and heavy cream into the skillet with the chicken. Cook until the sauce is heated through.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the chicken and sauce mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix until the breadcrumbs are coated.
  8. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the pasta mixture in the baking dish.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crispy. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute store-bought Alfredo sauce for a quicker preparation time.
  • For extra flavor in the topping, add a pinch of dried Italian seasoning to the breadcrumbs.
  • If you prefer a softer top, reduce the baking time by 5 minutes and skip the breadcrumb step, using only extra cheese.

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