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
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3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb), cubed
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2 cups fresh broccoli florets
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8 oz (2½ cups) farfalle or penne pasta (or any short pasta)
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1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter option)
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (+ extra for topping)
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp salt (+ more to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 cup shredded mozzarella (for extra cheesiness!)
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep & Cook
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Cook pasta al dente (1–2 mins less than package instructions). Drain and set aside.
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Steam broccoli for 3–4 mins until tender-crisp (or blanch in pasta water).
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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
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In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter. Sauté garlic for 30 secs.
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Pour in heavy cream, simmer 2 mins.
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Stir in Parmesan until melted. Season with salt & pepper.
3. Assemble & Bake
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, mix pasta, chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce.
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Top with mozzarella + extra Parmesan.
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Bake 15–20 mins until bubbly and golden.
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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! 🌶️
