Irresistible Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake Recipe
This Irresistible Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, pasta, and a creamy Parmesan sauce baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
Broccoli:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Pasta:
- 8 oz farfalle or penne pasta
Creamy Sauce:
- 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: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add Broccoli and Garlic: Add minced garlic and broccoli to the skillet; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green.
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente according to package instructions; drain but reserve some pasta water.
- Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and stir in Parmesan until melted; add Italian seasoning.
- Combine and Bake: Combine cooked pasta, sautéed chicken, broccoli, and creamy sauce in the baking dish; mix until well coated. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden on top.
Notes
- You can add some red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken, Broccoli, Alfredo Bake, Pasta, Comfort Food
