Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake, a perfect comfort food that brings family and friends together. This dish features tender chicken breasts, vibrant broccoli, and pasta enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, all baked to golden perfection. With its quick preparation time and adaptability to various tastes, this bake is not only ideal for cozy weeknight dinners but also shines during family gatherings. Each bite promises a satisfying blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz farfalle or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and broccoli to the skillet; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green.
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat, stirring in Parmesan until melted; add Italian seasoning.
- In the greased baking dish, combine cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce; mix well.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg