Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Bake. This hearty casserole features tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and rotini pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavors that will please even the pickiest eaters. With a quick prep time and plenty of room for customization, it’s a guaranteed hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; add broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, garlic, seasonings, and cheeses. Gently fold in the cooked pasta and broccoli.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil and heavy cream; stir in mozzarella until melted.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture; stir to combine and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Bake 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: 1/6 of dish (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 76mg