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Creamy Chicken Piccata Pasta Bake

This creamy chicken piccata pasta bake is bright with lemon and capers, creamy and cheesy with Alfredo pasta sauce, ricotta, and Parmesan, and it can be made ahead for easy entertaining.

A bowl of creamy chicken piccata pasta with parsley garnish and a fork
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound penne pasta

  • 1 lemon

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 shallot, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 (15-ounce) jars Alfredo sauce

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese

  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 (3-ounce) jar capers, drained

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 3 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley, or as needed

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients for creamy chicken piccata pasta bake on a counter

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. 

    A greased white ceramic baking dish with cooking spray can

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  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

  4. Zest and juice the lemon to yield 1 teaspoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice. 

    Grated lemon zest, squeezed lemon halves, and juice on cutting board

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  5. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Garlic and shallots sautéing in butter in a white skillet

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  6. Whisk together cooked shallot and garlic, lemon juice, Alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese, broth, capers, and pepper in a large bowl. Add penne and chicken; toss to combine.

    Cooked pasta and chicken mixed with creamy sauce in a bowl

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  7. Spread in the prepared dish.

    Pasta and creamy chicken mixture spread evenly in baking dish

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  8. Toss together Parmesan cheese and lemon zest in a small bowl. Spread over the pasta mixture.

    Pasta bake sprinkled with parmesan cheese in baking dish

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  9. Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

    Creamy chicken pasta bake garnished with fresh herbs and served in a ceramic dish

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

861 Calories
63g Fat
42g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 861
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 63g 80%
Saturated Fat 36g 178%
Cholesterol 211mg 70%
Sodium 1745mg 76%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 38g 75%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 629mg 48%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 561mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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