Baked Chicken Alfredo Ziti

• 12 oz. Ziti noodles
• 2 c. shredded, cooked chicken
• 1 batch Alfredo sauce (recipe is below)
• 11/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Alfredo Sauce:

• 1 T. Olive oil
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 3 T. Flour
• 1c.Chicken Broth
• 1 c. Low fat milk
• 3/4 c. Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 t. Salt
• 1/4 t. Black Pepper

Cook the pasta until al dente in a large pot. Drain pasta and return to pot and add chicken and alfredo sauce. Gently toss until noodles are evenly coated. 

Pour half the pasta into a  greased 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle top evenly with 1 c. cheese. Layer remaining pasta on top of cheese and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 c. cheese. 

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until it starts to turn golden. 

 

To make Sauce:

Heat oil in large saute pan over medium high. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle with flour and stir to combine. Saute for and additional minute stirring occasionally.

Slowly add chicken broth, whisking until smooth. Whisk in milk and bring sauce to a simmer. Let cook for an additional minute until thickened, add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until melted.  Remove from heat and set aside.