Description
Craving something rich, cheesy, and deeply satisfying? This Wholesome Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake is the ultimate comfort food—perfect for an easy dinner, cozy family meal, or a quick way to use leftover chicken. Featuring tender pasta, juicy chicken breast, vibrant broccoli, and a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, it’s a well-balanced crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re searching for easy recipe ideas, dinner inspiration, or indulgent pasta dishes, this bake delivers big flavor in every forkful. It’s also great for meal prep, lunch leftovers, or impressing guests without fuss.
Ingredients
12 oz ziti or penne pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions. Add broccoli during the last 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook cubed chicken with salt and pepper until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream, simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, broccoli, chicken, Alfredo sauce, and half the mozzarella. Mix well.
5. Pour mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella.
6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving for convenience.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, chicken alfredo, broccoli bake, easy dinner, pasta casserole