Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo

Here’s the easy answer to the never-ending question of what’s for dinner.

Carson Downing

Chicken Alfredo is a rich and creamypasta dishthat’s a favorite even among the pickiest of eaters.

Here’s how to make dump and bake chicken Alfredo.

Casserole dish of dump and bake chicken alfredo

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Here’s a brief look at the steps to make it.

Ingredients

3cupschicken broth

1(22-oz.

)jarAlfredo sauce

3cloves garlic, minced

1/4to1/2tsp.crushed red pepper(optional)

1(16-oz.

Whisking together chicken broth, alfredo, garlic, crushed red pepper in a 3-quart dish

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Stir in dried pasta and chicken.

Cover dish tightly with foil.

Bake 40 minutes or until pasta is just al dente.

Adding dried pasta and chicken; covering with foil

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Remove foil and stir pasta; top with mozzarella cheese.

Return to oven and bake 5 minutes more or until cheese melted and pasta is tender.

If desired broil for 1 minute until golden brown.

Adding mozzarella post-bake

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Let stand 5 minutes to cool.

Before serving, top with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Serve with lemon wedges.

Broiling until cheese is melted, golden brown

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2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Cooked casserole standing, then topping with Parm and parsley; serving with lemon

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