Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Bake, a comforting casserole that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and rotini pasta enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknights, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike with its gooey cheese topping. Quick to prepare and made in just one pot, it simplifies your mealtime while delivering satisfying flavors. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for added variety!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. In the last three minutes, add broccoli florets to the boiling water. Drain both and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, salt, pepper, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix in the cooked pasta and broccoli.
- For the Alfredo sauce, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream; simmer slightly before stirring in mozzarella until melted.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs if desired and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg