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, 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