Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake, a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners. Tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and al dente pasta smothered in a rich Alfredo sauce and gooey cheese come together in a delightful casserole that’s easy to make and even easier to love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bake:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 12 oz cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Steam or blanch broccoli until tender.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add flour, then slowly whisk in milk and cream. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine: Mix pasta, chicken, broccoli, and half of the mozzarella. Pour sauce over and stir to coat.
- Bake: Transfer to dish, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.
- Add red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
- The dish can be prepared in advance and baked when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
