Description
Chicken Alfredo Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with creamy pasta and tender chicken melting together in one delicious baking dish. Hearty and satisfying, this recipe delivers a simple meal that makes weeknight dinners delightful for your whole family.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Starches:
- 1 cup fettuccine pasta
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cups alfredo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a precise 350F, ensuring your rack sits in the center position for even heating.
- Cook 1 cup of fettuccine in salted boiling water for exactly 8-9 minutes until al dente, then thoroughly drain in a colander.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and combine 2 cups of shredded chicken, your perfectly cooked pasta, 2 cups of creamy alfredo sauce, 1 cup of broccoli florets, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Generously coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, then transfer your cheesy mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese across the entire surface, creating a beautiful golden blanket.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for precisely 25-30 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown masterpiece.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and making it easier to serve.
Notes
- Perfectly cooked pasta means removing it from boiling water just before it reaches complete doneness, as it will continue cooking in the casserole.
- Frozen broccoli works great when fresh isn’t available, but thaw and drain thoroughly to prevent excess water in your dish.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular fettuccine for gluten-free pasta and check that your alfredo sauce is also gluten-free.
- Adding rotisserie chicken saves time and brings delicious extra flavor to the casserole, making preparation super quick and easy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 555 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg