Description
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake is the ultimate 5-ingredient casserole your family will adore. Tender shredded chicken, al dente penne, and crisp broccoli swim in a creamy Alfredo sauce, then melt with mozzarella and Parmesan, enhanced by garlic powder. Baked until bubbly and golden, this cozy weeknight dinner delivers comfort, speed, and crowd-pleasing flavor in one cheesy bake. Perfect for busy families and make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and stir until well coated.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Use any short pasta shape if penne isn’t available.
- Want extra creaminess? stir in a splash of milk or cream before baking.
- Make-ahead: assemble, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake.
- Leftovers freeze well for later meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Not specified
- Calories: Not specified
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified
Keywords: Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake, 5-Ingredient casserole, creamy Alfredo sauce, penne pasta, broccoli bake, weeknight dinner, family-friendly casserole