Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti (Print-Friendly Version)

Creamy ziti with chicken, homemade Alfredo, and melty cheese for a warm, family-style oven dish.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Pasta

01 - 340 g uncooked ziti pasta or preferred short pasta

→ Chicken

02 - 2 cups (about 300 g) shredded cooked chicken

→ Homemade Alfredo Sauce

03 - 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil or unsalted butter
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 3 tablespoons (24 g) all-purpose flour
06 - 240 ml chicken stock or vegetable stock
07 - 240 ml low-fat milk
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cheese and Toppings

10 - 150 g shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
11 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to taste, for topping
12 - Fresh basil or parsley, to taste, for garnish

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a 23x33 cm baking dish.
02 - In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the ziti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
03 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil or butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to form a paste. Gradually whisk in the stock and milk, ensuring the mixture remains smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then bring to a gentle simmer. Continue to cook, whisking, until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, most of the Alfredo sauce, and 100 g of mozzarella cheese until evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with the remaining Alfredo sauce and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella. Add grated Parmesan on top as desired.
06 - Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
07 - Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Finish with freshly chopped basil or parsley before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For the best texture and flavor, always use freshly grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
02 - Feel free to add sautéed vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.

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