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Delicious Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti topped with cheese and herbs.
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5 from 2 votes

Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti

A creamy and comforting baked pasta dish featuring ziti, chicken, and homemade Alfredo sauce, topped with melted cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Large Pot
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 ounces uncooked ziti or any pasta shape you love

Chicken

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie chicken works well

Alfredo Sauce

  • 1 batch homemade Alfredo sauce

Cheese

  • 1.5 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • to taste freshly-grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • to taste fresh basil or parsley for topping

Homemade Alfredo Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for another minute to form a paste.
  • Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and milk. Keep whisking to avoid lumps, then add salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and let thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (optional for extra flavor), then remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, most of the Alfredo sauce, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Mix gently until everything is coated.
  • Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish. Drizzle the remaining Alfredo sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and more Parmesan.
  • Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Top with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use freshly grated mozzarella and Parmesan. You can also add sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition.