Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy delight of Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake—a perfect comfort food for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. This hearty dish features tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and pasta enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz farfalle or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and broccoli to the skillet; sauté until broccoli is bright green (3-4 minutes).
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain but reserve some pasta water.
- In a saucepan on low heat, warm heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan until smooth; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce; mix well.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and slightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg