Description
This Chicken and Broccoli Baked Alfredo is a comforting and creamy dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chicken and crisp-tender broccoli are smothered in a rich Alfredo sauce, baked to perfection with a golden, cheesy top.
Ingredients
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For the Baked Alfredo:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (blanched or steamed)
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or ziti work well)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a kick)
- 1/4 tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning (optional)
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and basil (if using). Continue cooking As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Our recommendations are always honest and unbiased. Thank you for your support!, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce. Stir until everything is well-coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the topping ingredients (Parmesan and mozzarella) and sprinkle evenly over the pasta mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
- Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- You can add more vegetables like mushrooms or spinach to the dish for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time or cook chicken breasts, thighs, or even leftovers for this dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg