Description
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Skillet Bake is a comforting and indulgent dish that brings together tender chicken, rich creamy alfredo sauce, and pasta, all baked to perfection with a golden, cheesy topping. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, delivering restaurant-quality flavor without the fuss. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delightful dinner on the table in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and bubbling (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in cooked pasta and spinach if using; cook until spinach wilts (2 minutes).
- Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish, sprinkle more cheese on top, and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg