Ziti Alfredo Recipes

CHICKEN ALFREDO BAKED ZITI RECIPE

Steps:

• Chicken Baked Ziti:
• Mist a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
• Cook the pasta al dente in a large stockpot of well-salted boiling according to package instructions. Drain.
• Return pasta to the stockpot and add chicken and alfredo sauce.
• Gently toss to combine until the pasta is evenly coated.
• Pour half of the pasta into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella.
• Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1 ½ cup of mozzarella.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and just barely starts to turn golden. Remove and serve immediately, sprinkled with additional toppings if desired.
• Alfredo Sauce:
• Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic and sauté one minute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
• Sprinkle with flour, and stir to combine.
• Sauté for an additional minute to cook the flour, stirring occasionally.
• Slowly add chicken broth, whisking to combine until smooth.
• Whisk in milk, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
• Let cook for an additional minute until thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until the cheese melted. Remove from heat and set aside.

ZITI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat.
• Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth.
• Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps.
• Stir in Parmesan and pepper. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency.
• Sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. Toss with hot pasta to serve.
• ENJOY.

BAKED ZITI ALFREDO WITH CAJUN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add chicken, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Saute until chicken is cooked through and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, and 1/2 of the garlic; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add more Parmesan to thicken or more milk to thin to your liking.
• Add cooked pasta to the chicken mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a deep casserole dish. Pour cheese sauce over the pasta mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and bubbly, about 15 minutes.