Baked Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli (original) (raw)

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Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli is the perfect 30-minute dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy. It's made with juicy chicken breast, tender broccoli, creamy alfredo sauce, and your favorite pasta. Baked, tasty, and cheesy!

If you're craving more broccoli recipes, then be sure to try making a Chicken Broccoli Casserole, One Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese, or Oven Roasted Broccoli.

This pasta bake recipe is a great option if you want a quick meal option that's simple to make and doesn't require a ton of ingredients.

​Especially if you love chicken alfredo and broccoli.

Let's get started!

Why You'll Love this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake

• Comfort Food - It's a casserole that's heavily inspired by your favorite comfort foods, tender chicken and cheesy pasta.
• Easy Recipe - An easy recipe that cooks up in just a couple of minutes with just a few simple ingredients.
• Family Friendly - Sure to be a family favorite dinner option that even the pickiest eater will love. It's also kid-approved.

Ingredients You'll Need

1. Pasta - Feel free to use any short pasta that you prefer or have on hand. You can use rigatoni, ziti, bow tie, or fusilli. I love using penne pasta to make this chicken broccoli alfredo recipe. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water, according to the package instructions, and make sure to adjust the cooking time to keep the pasta al dente. Gluten free pasta or whole wheat pasta could be used as a substitute.
2. Broccoli - Frozen broccoli is preserved at its peak, so you'll have delicious broccoli that tastes just as good as fresh broccoli. The best part is that it's usually a more affordable option. Try to select broccoli florets instead of chopped broccoli.
3. Chicken - I'm using boneless skinless chicken breasts, but any chicken breast you prefer will work. This recipe will also work well with chicken thighs or bone-in chicken if you prefer. Just keep in mind that you will have to cut or shred the cooked chicken into smaller chicken pieces. Rotisserie chicken works great as a shortcut option.
4. Alfredo Sauce - Grab your favorite jar of classic alfredo sauce or make it homemade yourself with three simple ingredients. To make it yourself all you need is melted butter, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
5. Parmesan Cheese - Grated or shredded parmesan cheese to add a savory, slightly salty, and cheesy bite. I love using parmesan that can be found in the cheese/deli section of your local grocery store.
6. Italian Seasoning - This spice blend helps to season the alfredo mixture and provides that staple flavor profile that you often find in Italian-inspired recipes.
7. Garlic Powder - Adds an intense pungent flavor to the sauce. May add more if you prefer.
8. Salt - Rounds out the flavors of the chicken alfredo casserole and prevents it from tasting flat. Use any that you prefer.
9. Ground Black Pepper - Gives a peppery balance and a subtle kick of warm spice flavor. Try to use freshly ground black pepper if possible.
10. Mozzarella Cheese - Use shredded mozzarella cheese to top the casserole before baking and provide a nice cheesiness to the overall dish. Try shredding the mozzarella cheese yourself using a box grater because it melts better and doesn’t have any additional preservatives.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and instructions.

How to Make Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole

Cook the pasta in salty boiling water until just a minute under al dente. Add the frozen broccoli into the pasta water for the last two minutes and allow it to cook with the pasta. Carefully drain and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and grab a 9x13-inch rectangle casserole dish. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli and spread it out in an even layer in the baking dish.

In a large mixing bowl stir together the cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper until fully combined.

Add it to the casserole dish on top of the pasta and broccoli.

Stir together all the ingredients until combined. Spread it out into an even layer.

Evenly top with a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese and place into the oven to bake for about 15 to 20 minutes. To get it golden brown on the top, place it under the broiler on high for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Carefully remove the chicken alfredo casserole from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• Use rotisserie chicken or cook the chicken breast in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow it to rest and cool before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
• Do not overcook the pasta! The cooking time may vary a little depending on the type of pasta, but cook it a minute or two under al dente. It should be able to be pierced with a fork but still be firm.
• You can use my Easy 3 Ingredients Alfredo Sauce if you prefer a homemade sauce. Just double the recipe to make sure that you have enough sauce for this pasta bake.
• Taste and adjust the salt and ground black pepper according to your preference.

Storage Tips

Storage. Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil or transfer the leftovers into an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheating. Reheat the baked chicken alfredo recipe in the oven for a few minutes at 350 degrees F. until warm or reheat in the microwave for a quicker option.

Freezing. The baked alfredo casserole can also be stored in the freezer for up to a month. Remove it from the freezer the night before you're ready to serve to allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Heat it in the oven until warmed.

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• Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

• Easy Hamburger Casserole

• Meatball Casserole

• Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole

• Sausage and Cream Cheese Casserole

• Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole

• Easy Green Bean Casserole

• Sweet Potato Cornbread Recipe

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• Southern Cornbread Recipe

• Homemade White Gravy

Have any comments, questions, or other delicious ways to enjoy this Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo? Please share them in the comments below!

📖 Recipe

Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli is the perfect 30-minute dinner. Made with juicy chicken breast, tender broccoli, creamy alfredo sauce, and your favorite pasta.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 9

Calories 341 kcal

• 1 Large Stock Pot

• 1 9x13-inch rectangle baking dish

• 1 large mixing bowl

• 1 wooden spoon

• 8 ounces uncooked pasta, 16 ounces cooked

• 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets

• 2 cups cooked chicken, cut or shredded

• 15 ounces alfredo sauce

• ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded

• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

• Cook the 8 cups pasta in salty boiling water until just a minute under al dente. Add the 12 ounces frozen broccoli into the pasta water for the last two minutes and allow it to cook with the pasta. Carefully drain and set aside.

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and grab a 9x13-inch rectangle casserole dish. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli and spread it out in an even layer in the baking dish.

• In a large mixing bowl stir together the 2 cups cooked chicken, 15 ounces alfredo sauce, ½ cup parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper until fully combined.

• Add it to the casserole dish on top of the pasta and broccoli. Stir together all the ingredients until combined. Spread it out into an even layer.

• Evenly top with a layer of 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and place into the oven to bake for about 15 to 20 minutes. To get it golden brown on the top, place it under the broiler on high for about 2 to 3 minutes.

• Carefully remove the chicken alfredo casserole from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy!

• Use rotisserie chicken or cook the chicken breast in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow it to rest and cool before cutting into bite-sized pieces.

• Do not overcook the pasta! The cooking time may vary a little depending on the type of pasta, but cook it a minute or two under al dente. It should be able to be pierced with a fork but still be firm.

• You can use my Easy 3 Ingredients Alfredo Sauce if you prefer a homemade sauce. Just double the recipe to make sure that you have enough sauce for this pasta bake.

• Taste and adjust the salt and ground black pepper according to your preference.

Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 21gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 729mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 462IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 221mgIron: 1mg

The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

Keyword chicken broccoli alfredo

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