Ingredients
1 pound cooked rotini pasta
3 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
2 jars (15 ounces each) Alfredo sauce
1 cup garlic Parmesan sauce
Β½ teaspoon salt
ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper
Β½ cup reserved pasta water optional to keep the sauce creamy
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese half for mixing in, half for topping
Β½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for incorporating into the mix
Instructions
1-First, combine the 1 pound cooked rotini pasta with 3 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken in a large bowl.
2-Next, stir in 2 jars (15 ounces each) of Alfredo sauce and 1 cup garlic Parmesan sauce, made from minced garlic, butter, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese, until everything is evenly coated.
3-Season the mixture with Β½ teaspoon salt and ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper, and add Β½ cup reserved pasta water if the mix seems too thick.
4-Incorporate half of the 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and the Β½ cup grated Parmesan cheese into the mixture for extra creaminess.
5-Transfer the blend to your greased baking dish, then sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella on top.
6-Bake covered with foil at 375Β°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly, then uncover and broil briefly for a golden finish.
7-Finally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm for the best flavor.
Last Step:
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π§ Use reserved pasta water to keep the sauce luscious and prevent drying out.
π§ For best flavor, prepare the garlic Parmesan sauce fresh using real garlic and Parmesan.
π§ Use a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese to balance meltiness and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 421
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Protein: 29 g
