Blackened chicken Alfredo bake

Recipe Information

Description:
Blackened chicken Alfredo bake is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 20 minutes of prep time and about 30 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 50 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Total Time 50 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Chicken
Category Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine American; Cajun
Cook Method Stove Top; Baking; Broiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts, skinless

  • Cajun seasoning, to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 cup yellow squash, cubed

  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced

  • 1 cup cauliflower

  • 16 ounces Alfredo sauce

  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

  • 1/8 cup bread crumbs

  • Salt, to taste

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 350°F. Add the seasoning to the chicken breasts and cook in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat until the juices run clear. Remove to a plate.

  • Add 2 tablespoons of water to the cauliflower in a microwave safe dish, cover, and microwave on high for 4 minutes.

  • Sauté the onions and squash in same skillet as the chicken until the onions are clear and the squash is soft. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  • Cut the chicken into pieces and add it to the vegetable mixture along with the cauliflower. Add the Alfredo sauce and top the mixture with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.

  • Bake the casserole for 20 minutes in the oven and broil on low for an additional 10 minutes until browned on top.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 240 cal

  • Total fat: 12g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 2g

  • Cholesterol: 79mg

  • Sodium: 457mg

  • Potassium: 377mg

  • Carbohydrate: 7g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 27g