Chicken Alfredo Bake Great Freezer Dish

Made with pasta, a creamy Alfredo sauce, and chicken breasts, this baked pasta dish is perfect for the freezer too!

Italian favorites like lasagna, stuffed shells, or a bowl of this Chicken Alfredo pasta are great meals to have in the freezer and pop in the oven when we’re short on time.

How to Make Chicken Alfredo

Easy pasta recipes like this Chicken Alfredo Bake may need a bit of prep but in the end, you have a hearty meal in the fridge or freezer and almost no dinner time clean up. This is perfect for weeknights!

Chicken: This recipe calls for cooked, chopped chicken. Use rotisserie chicken, leftover baked chicken breasts or even shred roast chicken. If you don’t have chicken, poached chicken is a great way to prep some quickly!
Pasta: Cook in boiling, salted water until al dente. Don’t overcook the pasta as it will cook further in the oven! Use any short cut of pasta you like, and white or whole-grain will both work just as well.
Sauce: This chicken Alfredo recipe includes a homemade sauce and chicken alfredo sauce from scratch is definitely worth the extra time! However, if you’re short on time and need to cut something out, use a store-bought Alfredo sauce and skip this step, with zero guilt!
Combine: Stir it together and refrigerate, freeze, or bake.

Prep is done and you decide when to serve the Chicken Alfredo!

Tip: This recipe can be served as a simple pasta if you don’t want to bake it. Simply prepare as directed and skip the cheese on top. Serve the sauce with chicken and long pasta to make fettuccine alfredo.

To Freeze Chicken Alfredo (Meal Prep)

You can prep and bake this dish right away but this Chicken alfredo recipe can be made ahead too. Prep and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days before baking.

If can also be frozen for 3 months.

Tips for freezing:

Don’t overcook your pasta: As it freezes, thaws, and is baked, the pasta will become softer. If freezing this casserole, undercook the pasta by 1 or 2 minutes.
Use higher fat dairy: High-fat dairy suffers less from separation after freezing. So opt for whole milk in the sauce instead of low fat.
Seal well: Cover the chicken Alfredo with plastic wrap and foil as it helps to create a good seal and prevents freezer burn. Or store in an airtight container.
To bake: For best results, thaw the chicken Alfredo casserole at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator before baking. It can be baked right from frozen, but the pasta can become even softer as it requires a longer bake time from frozen.

Serve With…

The best part of this baked chicken Alfredo recipe is that it is perfect on its own. But you can never go wrong with a slice of homemade garlic bread and a delicious side of caesar salad! Don’t forget to make an easy strawberry shortcake for dessert!

More Pasta Recipes You’ll Love:

Crockpot Chicken and Noodles – so easy & so creamy!
Baked Mac and Cheese – favorite comfort food
Creamy Baked Tortellini – quick pasta dish
Chicken Parmesan Casserole – belly-warming casserole!
Baked Ziti – easy weeknight meal!
Creamy Italian Instant Pot Chicken Breasts – quick and SO easy
Chicken ala King – 30 minute meal
Easy Baked Mostaccioli – so cheesy!
Homemade Chicken Alfredo – ready in just 30 minutes