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Chicken Alfredo Penne Casserole

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Chicken Alfredo Penne Caaserole

Chicken Alfredo Penne Casserole
 
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Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 (4 ounces each) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • ½ 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
  • ½ cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • ½ 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  1. 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.

Chicken Alfredo Penne Casserole

chicken alfredo penne casserole made with chunks of chicken, creamy alfredo sauce and topped with diced tomatoes

 

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