Description
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich, creamy alfredo sauce all baked to perfection under a golden layer of cheese. This dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, offering a nostalgic taste of home that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 2 cups alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chicken with salt and pepper until golden brown (about 7-10 minutes).
- Add broccoli to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sautéed chicken, broccoli, and alfredo sauce; mix until well coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg