Description
Indulge in a comforting and creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake, a delicious twist on classic Alfredo pasta. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 12 ounces cooked penne pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chicken, broccoli, pasta, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer to baking dish: Place the mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade Alfredo sauce.
- Substitute mozzarella with Italian blend cheese if preferred.
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
