Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti
Ingredients
The pasta
The chicken
-
2
cups
shredded, cooked chicken
The cheese
-
1½
cups
shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
-
¾
cup
freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
The sauce
-
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
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
Toppings
-
to taste
freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
-
to taste
finely-chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish.
- Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and return to the pot.
- Add shredded chicken and alfredo sauce to the pasta and mix well.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in the baking dish and sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella.
- Add the remaining pasta mixture and top with the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional toppings if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6-8
Calories
400
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
60mg
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