Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake
A comforting and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy Alfredo sauce enveloped in pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Chicken (boneless, skinless), cooked and chopped
- 2 cups Broccoli (fresh or frozen), chopped
- 8 ounces Pasta (penne, whole wheat, gluten-free, or spiralized zucchini)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
- Olive oil, for cooking
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, around 8-10 minutes; save a cup of pasta water.
- Prepare broccoli by chopping it into bite-sized florets.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Mix together cooked pasta, chopped chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce in a large bowl, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
- Final touch: sprinkle grated Parmesan on top in the last 5 minutes of baking.
Notes
Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, alfredo, bake, pasta, casserole, comfort food