Description
Creamy chicken broccoli alfredo delivers comfort and elegance in one delightful pasta dish. Rich parmesan sauce and tender chicken embrace perfectly cooked broccoli, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Components:
- 2 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, creating the ideal thermal environment for a perfectly baked casserole.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, gently sautéing minced garlic until aromatic and translucent, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Combine cooked rotini pasta, tender shredded chicken, and steamed broccoli florets in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring thorough integration of ingredients.
- Drizzle Alfredo sauce over the mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile, then meticulously fold until every morsel is luxuriously coated.
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with a light grease coating, then uniformly distribute the pasta blend to promote even heating and consistent texture.
- Generously cascade shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan across the surface, creating a delectable cheese layer that will transform into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts into a tempting, bronzed topping.
- Remove from oven and permit a brief cooling period, then embellish with fresh parsley or cilantro, adding a vibrant garnish that elevates the dish’s visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Swap pasta for zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice to create a low-carb, gluten-free version perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream in the Alfredo sauce to reduce calories and boost protein content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Roast broccoli beforehand to enhance its natural sweetness and add deeper flavor complexity to the overall dish, creating a more caramelized taste profile.
- Choose rotisserie chicken for a time-saving hack that delivers tender, pre-seasoned meat without additional cooking steps, making meal preparation quicker and easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg