Description
A creamy, comforting Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake featuring tender chicken, broccoli, pasta, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce, baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
12 oz pasta (penne or rotini work well)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until just al dente. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli to the pot. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the garlic for about a minute.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, shredded chicken, and Alfredo sauce. Mix until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Optional: Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top for added crunch.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken or turkey for convenience.
Swap in gluten-free pasta and flour for a gluten-free version.
Customize with additional veggies like mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
Make ahead and store unbaked in the fridge or freezer.
To lighten it up, use reduced-fat cheese and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
