Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake (Printable Version)
Creamy chicken and broccoli combined with pasta and cheese for a warm, satisfying dish.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Protein
01 -
680-907 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Vegetables
02 -
240 g fresh broccoli florets
→ Pasta
03 -
225 g penne or rotini pasta
→ Sauce and Seasoning
04 -
480 ml Alfredo sauce
05 -
1 tsp garlic powder
06 -
Salt, to taste
07 -
Black pepper, to taste
08 -
Olive oil, for cooking
→ Cheese
09 -
100 g shredded Parmesan cheese
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, broccoli florets, cut chicken, and Alfredo sauce. Mix thoroughly to integrate all components.
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Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Evenly sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese on top.
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Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
For enhanced flavor, prepare Alfredo sauce from scratch. Optionally, add a breadcrumb topping for a crunchy texture. Verify chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C to ensure safety.