Ingredients
– 1 pound rotini pasta, cooked and drained, saving 1 cup of cooking water
– 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
– 2 jars (15 ounces each) Alfredo sauce
– 1 cup garlic parmesan sauce (made with minced garlic, butter, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese)
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– Β½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Β½ cup pasta water (optional)
– Β½ teaspoon salt
– ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper
– Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 375Β°F and lightly grease a 9Γ13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking. This step sets the stage for even cooking and a golden top.
2-Next, cook 1 pound of rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain it while saving 1 cup of the cooking water for later use.
3-In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with 3 cups of diced or shredded cooked chicken, 2 jars of 15-ounce Alfredo sauce, and 1 cup of garlic parmesan sauce. Stir in half of the 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the Β½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, then season with Β½ teaspoon salt and ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper.
4-Mix everything well, and if the mixture seems too thick, add up to Β½ cup of the reserved pasta water to keep it saucy. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly for uniform baking.
5-Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses for that irresistible melted cheese layer. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until itβs hot, bubbly, and the cheese is fully melted. For a final touch, broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the top, but watch closely to avoid burning.
6-Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if you like.
Last Step:
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π Use pre-cooked chicken from baking or poaching to save time.
β²οΈ Avoid overcooking pasta before baking to prevent mushiness.
πΏ Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for color and freshness before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 421
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 521mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
