Baked Chicken Alfredo

 

🍝🧄 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake — Comfort Food Royalty

Tender pasta, juicy chicken, and a velvety garlic‑Parmesan sauce baked to bubbly perfection… this is the weeknight dinner that makes you feel like a kitchen rock star.

This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake is the kind of recipe that makes you want to grab a fork before it even hits the table. It’s rich, creamy, and full of flavor — the kind of dish that makes everyone go quiet for a moment while they take that first bite. We’re talking perfectly cooked pasta, tender chunks of rotisserie chicken, and a homemade garlic‑Parmesan sauce that’s so good you’ll want to put it on everything.

It’s:

• Ridiculously easy — rotisserie chicken does half the work for you.
• Family‑friendly — picky eaters, carb lovers, and cheese fanatics unite.
• Customizable — swap pasta shapes, add veggies, or change up the cheese.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you a “sauce all over everything” person or a “just enough to coat” kind of pasta lover?

 

Simple and quick is what we needed last night and this was perfect. I had some leftover rotisserie chicken and heavy whipping cream that I needed to use up. With everything being more expensive these days, we’re trying to not waste food. It’s making me more efficient with my meal planning. I plan on what I’m going to use it all for! This was great!

 

 

Ingredients 

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves of garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/3 cups grated Parmesan 
• 8 oz pasta noodles
• 2 cups of rotisserie chicken chopped
• Parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat & Prep
   • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
2. Make the Sauce
   • In a medium saucepan over medium‑low heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
   • Stir in flour to make a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes.
   • Slowly whisk in heavy cream. Add Parmesan and whisk until sauce thickens (5–10 minutes). Remove from heat.
3. Cook the Pasta
   • Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
4. Assemble the Bake
   • In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, and sauce. Mix until evenly coated.
   • Transfer to prepared baking dish.
5. Bake
   • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and heated through.
6. Serve & Garnish
   • Top with parsley and serve warm.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Serving — Serves 6)

• Calories: ~520
• Protein: 25g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fat: 30g
• Sugar: 2g

📊 Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

\*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips for Pasta Bake Perfection

• Don’t overcook the pasta — it will keep cooking in the oven.
• Freshly grated Parmesan melts smoother than pre‑shredded.
• Taste the sauce before baking — adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
• Add a cheese layer — sprinkle mozzarella on top before baking for extra gooeyness.
• Let it rest — 5 minutes after baking helps the sauce set.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you like your pasta bakes with a crispy top or all creamy all the way through?

🎨 Recipe Variations

• Veggie Boost — add steamed broccoli, peas, or spinach.
• Spicy Kick — stir in red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
• Bacon Lovers — sprinkle cooked bacon bits over the top before baking.
• Four Cheese — mix in mozzarella, provolone, and asiago with the Parmesan.
• Gluten‑Free — use GF pasta and flour for the roux.

🧒 Kid Tips

• Let kids sprinkle parsley or cheese on top.
• Keep garlic mild for sensitive palates.
• Serve with breadsticks for dipping into the sauce.
• Cut pasta into smaller pieces for toddlers.

💬 Reader prompt: Parents — do your kids eat the chicken first or the pasta?

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Rotisserie chicken — buy extra, shred, and freeze for quick meals.
• Heavy cream — freezes well in ice cube trays for small portions.
• Parmesan — wedges last longer and taste fresher than pre‑grated.
• Pasta — stock up during sales; it’s a pantry MVP.
• Butter — buy in bulk and freeze sticks for baking and cooking.

📣 Reader’s Challenge: #PastaBakeSquad

Here’s your mission:

1. Make this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake.
2. Put your own spin on it — maybe a new pasta shape, a veggie mix‑in, or a fun topping.
3. Snap a photo and post with #PastaBakeSquad.
4. I’ll feature my favorites in an upcoming Friday Favorites post!

♻️ Leftover Remix

• Pasta Soup — add chicken broth for a creamy chicken noodle soup.
• Stuffed Peppers — fill bell peppers with leftover pasta and bake.
• Cheesy Quesadillas — use pasta as a filling with extra cheese.
• Frittata — fold pasta into beaten eggs and bake for a hearty breakfast.
• Freezer Portions — store in single‑serve containers for quick lunches.

 

💭 Final Thoughts

This pasta bake is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s rich, flavorful, and endlessly adaptable — the kind of recipe you’ll make on repeat because it’s just that good. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken and whatever pasta you have in the pantry.

💬 Reader prompt: If you could add any extra ingredient to this pasta bake, what would it be?

Some dinners are just dinners. This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake? It’s a weeknight hero, a comfort food hug, and a “please make this again” kind of recipe. It’s the smell of garlic and butter mingling in the kitchen, the sight of golden, bubbly cheese, and the joy of that first forkful when the creamy sauce coats every bite.

I love that it’s flexible — you can keep it classic, add your favorite veggies, or swap in different cheeses. It’s forgiving, too; even if your roux is a little lumpy or your pasta shape is unconventional, it will still taste like something you’d proudly serve to friends and family. And it’s the kind of recipe that makes people linger at the table, chatting and reaching for seconds.

So here’s my challenge: make it, share it, and tag your creations with #PastaBakeSquad so we can all drool together, swap ideas, and maybe even inspire the next great pasta bake creation. I want to see your cheesiest tops, your boldest mix‑ins, your “we ate it all before I could take a picture” confessions.

Here’s to easy dinners, happy bellies, and recipes that bring people together. Here’s to you — because you’re about to make something that will have everyone asking, “When are you making this again?” 🍝🧄💛

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