I’ve been sitting in front of my computer for the last two hours and all I have to show for is a blank page. I type, erase, type, erase, stare at the screen, type, erase, type, erase, check Facebook, type, erase, type, erase. Total creative blockage. Oh, well. This chicken alfredo penne casserole needs only one word: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Chicken Alfredo Penne Casserole
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 (4 ounces each) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 pound penne pasta , uncooked
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes
- 4 to 5 fresh basil leaves , chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese , shredded
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic , peeled and minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1-1/2 cups Parmesan cheese , freshly grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine chicken and salad dressing. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Grill for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Cut into slices and keep warm.
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In a pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package's direction for about 7 to 8 minutes or until firm to bite. Drain well.
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Cut tomatoes and with a spoon, scoop out seeds and discard. Dice into very small pieces. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Toss to combine and set aside.
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In a bowl, combine hot pasta and alfredo sauce, tossing to blend. Transfer to a wide baking dish. Top with chicken and tomato mixture. Sprinkle with Gruyere cheese. Cover with foil and bake in a 375 F oven for about 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve hot.
For the Alfredo Sauce
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In a a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter. When butter begins to melt, add garlic and cook, stirring, regularly, until limp and aromatic. Add cream and simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, whisking vigorously until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook until sauce begins to slightly thicken.
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This looks sumptuous
Delish! It looks like the “No Rules Pasta” at Outback. I’m going to make it and let you know how close the flavors are!
Now you have me intrigued. Have to go to Outback and try theirs 🙂
That looks so good! And the picture is gorgeous!
wow! I will try your recipe this Christmas 🙂
This looks so yummy! I’m definitely going to have to try it!
Thanks, everyone, for your visit and kind words 🙂
Beautiful pictures! This is something I would really love to eat and wouldn’t mind cooking. It certainly does look delicious!
This looks delicious. Great photos, btw!
That’s the most appetizing thing I’ve seen all day! Looks completely delicious!
This looks so yummy! Gonna make this soon.
That looks so delicious! You did a great job on the photography! My mouth is watering!
This looks delicious and simple to create. Thanks for the supercalifragalistic recipe!
Love your intro and so very true! that is all it needs 🙂 Looks delicious!
This looks absolutely delicious!
Chicken Alfredo is both I and my brother’s favorite; probably going to cook this up tonight. Love the site name and logo as well. 😀
This looks absolutely delicious! I’ll have to try this recipe soon!
Sounds delicious!!! I Love Pasta Too Much. I can eat pasta until it hurts, and then go for another plate. It’s just too good! Unfortunately, my metabolism does not love pasta as much as I do,
That looks delicious, I could easily make that for myself and my boys – my version would be without the chicken. I love meals that I can easily make for all of us.
Looks and SOUNDS DELICIOUS!!!!
o yes that looks so tasty, can i have some please lol
Don’t feel bad, we all get “writers block” … the recipe looks delish! thanks for sharing!
OH MY GOSH! I must try this for lunch tomorrow! Looks heavenly!
Ha! Love the introduction to this recipe. And I am making this tonight for sure.
hahaha…thanks 🙂