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This is seriously the best chicken alfredo pasta bake! This easy pasta dinner idea is made with creamy homemade alfredo sauce mixed with noodles and chicken. It’s a crowd-pleaser!

If you’re looking for a traditional chicken alfredo where sauce and chicken are spooned over long noodles, then you should definitely check out my easy alfredo sauce for chicken alfredo post.

chicken alfredo pasta bake in baking pan

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta

Quick fix weeknight dinners are some of my favorite recipes to put together. We’re always looking for ways to add some new twists to our usual favorite dinners. This creamy pasta bake is a crowd-pleaser, so simple, so delicious.

Why I Love This Recipe

Easy Dinner Recipe. This is recipe is super simple to prepare and can be on the dinner table in minutes!
The Flavor! This simple pasta recipe is flavor packed, creamy and cheesy.

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What You’ll Need

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this alfredo bake recipe at home. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the page for full details and instructions.

Rigatoni – Other kinds of tube pastas work too, like ziti or penne.
Butter– I generally use salted butter for my recipes, but unsalted is fine too.
Cream cheese – Use the kind that comes in a brick.
Heavy cream – Half and half also works!
Kosher salt– Kosher salt is a coarse salt commonly used in cooking and baking.
Freshly ground black pepper– For best tasting results use freshly cracked black pepper.
Freshly grated parmesan cheese– Check the finer cheese section of the grocery store for fresh grated Parmesan Cheese.
Marinated artichoke hearts – You can find these in cans at the grocery store.
Cooked shredded chicken – I like to use the rotissere chicken you can find at the market.
Shredded mozzarella cheese– Shredded mozzarella cheese is added to the top of the pasta bake before baking.
Fresh chopped parsley– Fresh parsley adds color and freshness to the pasta.

How To Make Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Preheat Oven, Prepare Baking Dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set out a 9 x 13 inch baking dish for pasta bake.

Cook Pasta. Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and set aside for a few minutes.

Prepare Alfredo Sauce. While rigatoni is cooking, prepare homemade alfredo sauce. Let butter in large skillet or saucepan along with cream cheese and heavy cream. Whisk until melted and thickened. Stir in parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until creamy and thickened slightly.

Combine Pasta and Chicken. Add cooked pasta, chicken and artichoke hearts.

Artichoke. Add marinated artichoke hearts and cooked shredded chicken to pasta.

Baking Dish. Transfer pasta to baking dish.

Add Cheese. Top pasta bake with shredded cheese.

Bake. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and hot. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Recipe Tips and Variations

Be sure to watch pasta as it cooks. Check it 2 minutes before package recommends. When pasta is al dente remove from heat and drain.
Make sure heat is not too high when preparing alfredo sauce. Should be medium low.
Try adding other vegetables to the pasta. You can try steamed broccoli, zucchini, peppers and any other vegetable that needs used up in the refrigerator.
The pasta is delicious with only the sauce as well. You can omit any of the vegetables.

How To Serve Pasta Bake

Serve chicken pasta hot in individual serving bowls or plates. This dinner goes nicely with a chopped salad and roasted vegetables1

How To Store Leftovers

Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions

Reheat in the microwave as needed. Place pasta in a heat proof bowl, loosely covered and heat for 60-90 seconds, until hot. Add a splash of milk to loosen sauce as needed. Sauce thickens once it comes to room temperature for your reference.

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