Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta Freezer Meal Recipe

If this is our first time meeting, there are a couple of things I should tell you: I’m a wife, mom to four, and an entrepreneur. With everything my main roles entail, the last thing I have space for in my schedule is a time-consuming, effort-laden dinner. Yet I just can’t seem to let go of the notion that we all deserve to end our work days with the most scrumptious of dinners. From that place, I cultivated recipes like this one – our Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta Gluten Free. 

With all the traditional components of a baked Alfredo pasta – full-bodied Alfredo sauce, savory chicken, loads of cheese, Italian seasoning, and perfectly cooked pasta – you won’t even notice that it is gluten-free. It is hearty, flavorful, and will quickly become a regular part of your dinner rotation, especially when you see how easy it is.

With the demands of daily life, we could all use a little more time on our side. Our Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta Gluten Free is the means to that freedom. A part of our make-ahead freezer meal arsenal, all it asks of you is a few minutes of prep and some space in your freezer. When the chaos ensues and the craving hits, pull the pasta bake from your freezer and pop it in the oven. In just over an hour, you’ll have the most delicious, creamy pasta bake you’ve ever tasted. Does it sound too good to be true? It’s not, but come see for yourself!

Why You’ll Love this Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

• Kid-Friendly: Kids love the creamy, cheesy taste of this recipe.
• Quick Weeknight Dinner: With its freezer-to-oven nature, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
• Allergen-Friendly: This recipe is easily customizable to meet any dietary needs or preferences.

Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta Freezer Meal Recipe

Our Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta Gluten Free is a means to freedom. A part of our make-ahead freezer meal arsenal, all it asks of you is a few minutes of prep and some space in your freezer. In just over an hour, you'll have the most delicious, creamy pasta bake you've ever tasted.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Equipment

• 1 9×13 oven and freezer-safe casserole dish
• Cover for casserole dish (aluminum foil works great)

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb Ziti or Penna Pasta Gluten-Free
• 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken chopped

Sauce Ingredients:

• 15 oz Alfredo sauce Gluten-Free
• sauce jar full of water
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

 

Prep/Freezer Directions:

• Label 9×13 Pan/Dish with recipe name and cooking directions according to your preferred label method.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix together sauce ingredients.
• Add pasta, and chicken to 9×13 pan, pour sauce over and stir until everything is combined.
• Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.

Oven Cooking Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400F
• Remove chicken Alfredo baked pasta from freezer and place in preheated oven covered with aluminum foil. Cook for 40 minutes. 
• Uncover and cook an additional 20-30 minutes.
• Remove from oven, allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Dietary Adjustments

Make this Gluten Free:

• Ensure pasta is Gluten-free
• Ensure Alfredo sauce is Gluten-free

Make this Dairy Free:

• You could make a dairy free version of this recipe using DF cheese replacements; however, we have not tested this recipe with the alternatives and cannot guarantee results. 

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Equipment needed to Make Easy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

• 1 – 9×13 oven and freezer-safe casserole dish
• Cover for casserole dish (aluminum foil works great)

Ingredients for your Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta

• 1 lb Ziti or Penna Pasta Gluten-Free
• 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken chopped
• Sauce Ingredients:
• 15 oz Alfredo sauce, Gluten-Free
• sauce jar full of water
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

How to Make a Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta

Prep/Freezer Directions:

1. Label 9×13 Pan/Dish with recipe name and cooking directions according to your preferred label method.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together sauce ingredients.
3. Add pasta, and chicken to 9×13 pan, pour sauce over and stir until everything is combined.
4. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.

Oven Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Remove chicken Alfredo baked pasta from freezer and place in preheated oven covered with aluminum foil. Cook for 40 minutes. 
3. Uncover and cook an additional 20-30 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

What to Pair with your Make-Ahead Alfredo Pasta

Sides:

• Homemade Garlic Bread
• Caesar Salad
• Steamed Broccoli

Desserts:

• Lemon Sorbet
• Panna Cotta
• Tiramisu

Mocktails:

• Cucumber Mint Cooler
• Berry Lemonade
• Sparkling Peach-Ginger Limeade Mocktail

Popular Substitutions and Additions

Substitutions:

• Cottage Cheese: Replacing the ricotta cheese with cottage cheese adds a slightly different texture and milder flavor while not diminishing the creaminess of the dish.
• Gouda: For a smokier, richer flavor in the cheese topic, exchange the mozzarella for shredded gouda.

Additions:

• Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Mix in a handful of chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a tangy contrast to the rich, creamy texture of the alfredo sauce. 
• Mushrooms: Mix in a cup of sliced mushrooms for an earthy flavor, which is a great complement to the creamy alfredo sauce.

How To Reheat & Store Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta

Best Way To Store Leftover Easy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

If, for some reason you end up having any leftovers at all, storing them is very easy. Allow your leftovers to cool to room temperature before storing. Then, place them in an airtight container or re-useable gallon ziplock bag.

How Long Will Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta Last In the Fridge?

When properly allowed to cool to room temperature, and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, Chicken Alfredo Baked Pasta will stay fresh for three to five days.

Can I freeze this Best Chicken Pasta Bake?

Our method of preparing this as a raw freezer meal is the best way to freeze this pasta bake. To prepare this recipe as a raw freezer meal, it is best to mix sauce ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Then add pasta, and chicken into a 9×13 freezable pan/dish. Then pour sauce over and stir until everything is combined. Cover and freeze for up to three months.

If you have already cooked your recipe and are looking to freeze your leftovers. allow your recipe to cool. Then store in a resealable freezer bag for up to three months.

How To Reheat Freezer-Friendly Chicken Alfredo?

Freezer-Friendly Chicken Alfredo is reheatable in the oven, the microwave, and on the stovetop. If you elect to reheat on the stovetop, add a little bit of water so that the dish doesn’t dry out or burn.

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• Baked Gnocchi with Tomato and Mozzarella
• Chicken Parmesan Casserole Freezer Meal 
• Pizza Pasta Casserole Freezer Meal
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• Ziti Bake Freezer Meal

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