✅️ Chicken and Broccoli Baked Alfredo 🍗🥦
◾️ A creamy, cheesy, and comforting pasta bake loaded with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and rich homemade Alfredo sauce.
Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a cozy weekend meal everyone will love! 💕
↪️ Ingredients
1 lb penne pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
1 tsp olive oil
1¼ lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ tsp kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk (1% or 2%)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
👩🍳 Instructions
🔹️1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
🔹️2. Cook Pasta and Broccoli:
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the penne pasta until al dente.
Add broccoli florets during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Drain and set aside.
🔹️3. Cook Chicken:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add chicken pieces and season with salt.
Cook for 5–7 minutes, until no longer pink.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
🔹️4. Prepare Alfredo Sauce:
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan until smooth.
🔹️5. Combine Everything:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, chicken, and Alfredo sauce.
Mix well to coat evenly.
🔹️6. Assemble and Bake:
Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
🔹️7. Serve:
Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your creamy, cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Baked Alfredo! 🍽️
💡 Notes & Tips
✅ Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for a subtle kick.
✅ Swap penne for fettuccine or rigatoni if you like variety.
✅ Try whole wheat pasta or gluten-free pasta for a healthier twist.
✅ Garnish with chopped parsley for extra color and freshness.
This Chicken and Broccoli Baked Alfredo is everything you want in a family meal — creamy, comforting, and ready in under 40 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or when you want something rich and satisfying without a lot of fuss. 💛
