Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake, a comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknights. This delightful casserole features tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and pasta enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, all baked to golden perfection. With its quick preparation and family-friendly appeal, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Customize it with your favorite veggies or pasta for a personal touch, making each bite a satisfying explosion of flavor. Enjoy this hearty meal that brings everyone back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz farfalle or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (about 6–8 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Add minced garlic and broccoli to the skillet; sauté for an additional 3–4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green. Remove from heat.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente according to package instructions; drain while reserving some pasta water.
- In a saucepan over low heat, warm heavy cream and stir in Parmesan until melted. Add Italian seasoning.
- In the greased baking dish, combine cooked pasta, sautéed chicken, broccoli, and creamy sauce; mix well.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg