Description
Creamy, cheesy, and satisfying, this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake is everything you want from a cozy casserole-style dinner. Juicy chicken, tender pasta, and crisp-tender broccoli are wrapped in a luscious Alfredo sauce and topped with golden, bubbly cheese. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a quick comfort meal, or make-ahead food options, this recipe checks every box. It’s the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and indulgent flavor—family-friendly, freezer-friendly, and downright delicious.
Ingredients
16 oz penne or ziti pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
3 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed or blanched
2 ½ cups Alfredo sauce (homemade or store-bought)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Steam or blanch broccoli for 2–3 minutes until tender and bright green. Drain and cool.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Add Alfredo sauce and half of the Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
6. In a large bowl, mix together pasta, chicken, broccoli, and the Alfredo sauce until evenly coated.
7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
8. Top with shredded mozzarella and remaining Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until golden and bubbly on top.
10. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook the pasta—it continues to soften in the oven.
If baking from the fridge, cover with foil and add 5–10 minutes to the bake time.
Use fresh-grated cheeses for best melt and flavor results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, broccoli bake, make-ahead meal, family dinner