Million Dollar Chicken Alfredo
The richest of pasta bakes with this chicken alfredo bake with homemade alfredo!
I adore our Monday nights because we typically do pasta for dinner. I personally don’t make a ton of baked pasta because I’m impatient and just want to eat the pasta once it’s done. But every once in a while, I see a really tasty looking recipe that I just have to try. This recipe looked too good and I knew my oldest would dig it because he loves alfredo. This one was a no-brainer and we all really enjoyed it. It’s really rich! I also tend to do a light broil to make the cheese have a little texture and crust to it!
What You Need:
1 lb. cellentani pasta (or ziti, penne, or fusilli)
5 Tbsp. unsalted butter
6 to 8 minced garlic cloves
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
3 cups half and half
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. chicken bouillon
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 cups shredded chicken
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
6 to 8 slices Provolone cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions, strain and rinse with cold water.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and whisk in flour and garlic. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
Turn heat to low and gradually whisk in half and half, chicken broth, and seasonings.
Bring to a boil over medium high heat, whisking constantly.
Then reduce to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally until thickened about 5 to 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted.
Stir in chicken and pasta and toss to coat.
Pour half of the pasta into a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread in an even layer.
Top with Provolone cheese, followed by an even layer of sour cream.
Top with remaining pasta and then cover with shredded mozzarella.
Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
For a little brown crust, you can place it under the broiler for a few minutes.
Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe from Carlsbad Cravings