Description
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and rich Alfredo sauce for a satisfying meal. This one-pan bake is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. With its creamy texture and explosion of flavors, it’s sure to be a hit at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, drain, rinse, and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté diced chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes).
- Add broccoli, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook until broccoli is bright green but crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan until melted; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and sauce mixture, then transfer to the baking dish.
- Top with extra Parmesan if desired and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg