Banana Pepper Chicken Alfredo Bake
This dish combines chicken, pasta, and a creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with banana peppers and cheese for a delicious bake.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Chicken Alfredo Bake
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 ½ cups Alfredo sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup banana peppers, sliced mild or hot, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, Alfredo sauce, chicken mixture, banana peppers, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
You can adjust the level of spiciness by choosing mild or hot banana peppers. Feel free to add vegetables or other spices.