Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake – One of My Favorite Chicken Recipes
This chicken and broccoli Alfredo bake hits that sweet spot between cozy and easy. You know those days when dinner needs to practically make itself? This is that kind of dish. The chicken is tender, the broccoli adds a bit of green (so we can pretend it’s healthy), and the creamy Alfredo sauce pulls everything together like a warm hug. I mean, who can resist cheesy pasta?
I started making this when I was juggling work and trying not to feed my family cereal for dinner again. It’s saved me more times than I care to admit. We’ve even thrown it in the crockpot a few times on extra lazy Sundays. If you’re into broccoli chicken recipes, this one’s a keeper. It checks all the boxes—easy, cheesy, hearty, and perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd.
Whether you’re looking for chicken and broccoli casserole recipes, or even chicken alfredo recipe easy enough to pull off without stress, this one does the job. Got ground chicken? Toss it in. Need something crockpot-friendly? It’s flexible. Bottom line: chicken recipes don’t have to be boring. Let’s bake.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 12 oz penne pasta, cooked and drained
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in the cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add salt, pepper, and optional seasonings to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, and half the mozzarella.
- Pour the Alfredo sauce over everything and mix until coated.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Try not to eat it all straight from the dish!