Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake

Here’s your ultimate Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake—creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor! Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

🍗🥦 Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4–6

📝 Ingredients

• 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb), cubed

• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets

• 8 oz (2½ cups) farfalle or penne pasta (or any short pasta)

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter option)

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (+ extra for topping)

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp salt (+ more to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (for extra cheesiness!)

🔥 Instructions

1. Prep & Cook

1. Cook pasta al dente (1–2 mins less than package instructions). Drain and set aside.

2. Steam broccoli for 3–4 mins until tender-crisp (or blanch in pasta water).

3. Sear chicken: In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden (5–6 mins). Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Remove and set aside.

2. Make Alfredo Sauce

• In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter. Sauté garlic for 30 secs.

• Pour in heavy cream, simmer 2 mins.

• Stir in Parmesan until melted. Season with salt & pepper.

3. Assemble & Bake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, mix pasta, chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce.

3. Top with mozzarella + extra Parmesan.

4. Bake 15–20 mins until bubbly and golden.

5. Broil 1–2 mins for a crispy top (optional).

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Extra creamy? Add 4 oz cream cheese to the sauce.
✔ Lighter version? Swap heavy cream for evaporated milk or a roux-based sauce.
✔ Crunchy topping? Sprinkle with breadcrumbs + melted butter before baking.

Serve with garlic bread and a crisp salad! 🥖🥗

Want a spicy kick? Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce! 🌶️