Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole
This Easy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole is creamy, comforting and delicious. Tender chicken, fresh broccoli and pasta is combined with a creamy Alfredo sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. A delicious comfort food casserole recipe.
Servings: 8
Calories: 292kcal
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- casserole dish
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 4 cups broccoli florets fresh broccoli is preferred but you can use frozen
- 12 oz pasta penne or rotini
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup bread crumbs optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Blanch the broccoli (if using fresh) by boiling it for 2-3 minutes, then draining. If using frozen, thaw it first.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 906mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg