Description
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, packed with creamy goodness and hearty ingredients that bring warmth to your dinner table. Creamy pasta, tender chicken, and crisp broccoli combine into a delicious one-dish meal your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 ounces penne pasta
Cheese and Sauce:
- 2 cups alfredo sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a steady 350F, preparing it for a comforting pasta bake.
- Boil 8 ounces of penne pasta in salted water until perfectly al dente, then carefully drain in a colander.
- Combine 2 cups of shredded chicken, 2 cups of broccoli florets, and 2 cups of alfredo sauce in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, plus salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Fold the drained pasta into the creamy chicken and broccoli mixture, ensuring every piece gets coated evenly.
- Spread the combined ingredients into a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Generously sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set slightly.
Notes
- Swap chicken with rotisserie for a quicker, more flavorful protein boost.
- Cut broccoli into smaller florets to ensure even cooking and easier eating.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of heavy alfredo sauce and reduce cheese quantity.
- Make this dish gluten-free by selecting gluten-free pasta and checking alfredo sauce ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg