Chicken Alfredo Bake (Eat One, Freeze One)

Looking for a creamy, comforting meal that’s both homemade and efficient? This Chicken Alfredo Bake hits all the marks. Using leftover Big Batch Chicken, you can pull together a rich, cheesy pasta dish that your family will devour—and one that you can freeze for a later night when life gets busy.

This recipe is perfect for gifting too! A homemade, freezer-friendly meal like this can be a thoughtful gift for a friend, neighbor, or family member who could use a little help during a busy week. And thanks to Lindsay’s Kitchen Everything Seasoning, you get all the flavor without measuring a dozen spices.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Uses shredded chicken from a big batch, making weeknight prep a breeze
• Rich, creamy sauce with Everything Seasoning adds depth and flavor
• Freezer-friendly: one pan for tonight, one for later
• Great for gifting—your friends will thank you

Ingredients:

• 4 cups shredded chicken (from Big Batch Chicken)
• 1 lb pasta (penne or rotini)
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 4 Tbsp flour
• 3 cups milk (or half milk/half cream)
• 1 cup Parmesan, grated
• 2 cups mozzarella (sliced or shredded)
• 1 tsp Lindsay’s Kitchen Everything Seasoning
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta to al dente, then drain.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk, simmering until thickened.
3. Stir in Parmesan, Everything Seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Toss the sauce with pasta and shredded chicken. Spread evenly into two greased 9x13 pans.
5. Top each with mozzarella.
6. Bake one pan for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
7. Cool the second pan, wrap, and freeze. To bake from frozen: 45–55 minutes covered, then uncover and bake 15 more minutes.

Tips & Tricks:

• Use a mix of milk and cream for an extra rich sauce.
• Make extra shredded chicken for future meals or gifting purposes.
• Swap mozzarella for provolone or fontina for a slightly different flavor.

Wrap Up:

This Chicken Alfredo Bake is the perfect combination of comfort food and efficiency. It’s creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor—all thanks to Lindsay’s Kitchen Everything Seasoning. One pan feeds your family tonight, and the other saves you from cooking another meal later—or makes a thoughtful freezer-friendly gift.