Description
Polish-inspired chicken alfredo pierogi casserole combines creamy pasta comfort with traditional dumpling magic. Hearty layers of tender chicken, rich sauce, and delicate pierogies create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (16 oz / 454 g) frozen pierogis (potato & cheese or your favorite flavor)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 jar (15 oz / 425 g) Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsps butter, melted
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat: Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing a welcoming environment for the culinary creation.
- Prepare Baking Vessel: Grease a 9×13-inch dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent adhesion.
- Chicken Preparation: Brown diced chicken in a skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper until fully cooked and golden.
- Sauce Creation: In the same skillet, whisk together heavy cream, parmesan, and garlic to craft a velvety alfredo sauce.
- Assembly: Layer pierogi across the baking dish, then distribute cooked chicken evenly over the pierogi base.
- Sauce and Cheese: Cascade the alfredo sauce over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage, then blanket with mozzarella cheese.
- Garnish and Bake: Sprinkle fresh parsley or green onions on top, then transfer to the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese melts and edges become gloriously bubbly.
- Serving: Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld and settle before presenting this decadent dish.
Notes
- Pierogi Preparation: Fully thaw frozen pierogi to prevent uneven cooking and maintain ideal texture.
- Chicken Searing Technique: Cook chicken in a hot skillet to achieve golden-brown exterior, locking in moisture and maximizing flavor.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Whisk alfredo sauce carefully to prevent separation and ensure smooth, creamy coverage throughout the casserole.
- Cheese Melting Optimization: Choose high-quality mozzarella and distribute evenly to create a perfectly golden, bubbling cheese topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 970 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg