Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake, a comforting and flavorful pasta casserole that’s perfect for a family dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta & Broccoli:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Sauce & Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (diced or shredded)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Topping & Garnish:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta and broccoli. Sauté garlic in butter. Prepare sauce with cream, Parmesan, seasonings.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix pasta, broccoli, chicken, and half of mozzarella in the sauce. Transfer to baking dish.
- Bake: Top with remaining mozzarella, breadcrumbs. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating cooked bacon or sun-dried tomatoes.
- This dish can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
