Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting flavors of this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake topped with a crispy, buttery crust. A satisfying one-dish meal that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 3 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta, cooked and drained
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Topping:
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix the Casserole: In a large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli, cooked pasta, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Topping: Mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade Alfredo sauce.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat or swap in cauliflower for a lower-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of bake
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
