Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Bake. This delectable dish brings together tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and rotini pasta, all enveloped in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce. Topped with gooey melted cheese, this casserole is a family favorite that’s perfect for both busy weeknights and cozy gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it promises to satisfy even the pickiest eaters at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Olive oil and seasonings (salt, pepper, Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. In the last 3 minutes, add broccoli florets. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken with salt, pepper, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the cooked pasta and broccoli.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil, then add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in mozzarella until melted.
- Combine the sauce with the chicken mixture and pour into a greased baking dish. Optionally top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg