Cheesy Baked Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Pasta: Quick & Indulgent Delight
A comforting dish combining chicken, broccoli, and pasta in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add diced chicken and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until no longer pink.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, broccoli, cooked chicken, and Alfredo sauce. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, add Italian seasoning.
- Can substitute chicken with cooked sausage or keep it vegetarian by omitting meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg