Baked Chicken Alfredo

Warm and comforting Chicken Alfredo Bake is perfectly creamy, and cheesy and a dish that the whole family will love! Packed with two types of cheese, chicken, and pasta, this entree is quick, easy, and great for busy weeknights.

Any meal that includes Alfredo sauce is usually amazing, and this Chicken Alfredo Bake with broccoli is no different! We’re obsessed with this lightened-up Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo, but what’s so great about this pasta bake is that it’s a whole meal in one. It includes plenty of protein, carbs, and veggie goodness. This casserole takes just over 30 minutes from start to finish, so you can have a delicious meal without too much time or effort!

Why you should make this recipe

• Family-friendly: This is a crowd-pleasing meal that even the kids love. You’ll want to add it to the regular menu rotation and make it on repeat.
• Healthier than classic Alfredo pasta: We’ve lightened this recipe by using cream cheese instead of heavy cream and butter. In addition, there are 34 grams of protein in each serving and green veggies.
• Incredibly delicious: You can’t go wrong with a saucy pasta bake that includes cheese! It tastes SO good!

Ingredients needed

In this baked chicken fettucine Alfredo recipe making everything from scratch, including the sauce, is easier than you might think. Plus, it’s way tastier than using sauce from the store! Here’s everything you’ll need:

• Pasta: Feel free to use any short pasta such as ziti, penne, fusilli, etc. We really like ditalini, which is small with a tube-like shape.
• Cream cheese: Combined with chicken stock and spices to create the creamy Alfredo sauce.
• Chicken stock: Mixed with cream cheese to make the Alfredo perfectly saucy.
• Seasonings: Garlic powder and smoked paprika infuse the dish with a slightly smoky, garlic flavor.
• Chicken: To save on time, we use diced rotisserie chicken and for extra flavor. But any leftover chicken works great.
• Broccoli: We love to sneak in extra vegetables where we can, and small broccoli florets pair nicely with the chicken and pasta.
• Mozzarella: Sprinkle over the top for extra cheesy goodness!
• Garnish: If you’d like to add a garnish, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the finished dish. You can also sprinkle some freshly grated parmesan cheese over the top for extra flavor.

How to make this recipe

1. Cook the pasta: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta just until al-dente. It’s better to be a bit undercooked as it will continue to cook while baking in the sauce.
2. Make the Alfredo sauce: Meanwhile, carefully take 2/3 cup of the pasta water and place it into a bowl together with the cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. Add the chicken stock, garlic powder, and paprika, and whisk until well combined.
3. Add all ingredients to the pan: Transfer the drained pasta to a large baking dish. Add the cooked chicken, and broccoli florets and pour over the Alfredo sauce. Stir to combine, then sprinkle with the cheese.

4. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the broccoli is just tender and the cheese begins to brown over the top.

Expert Tips

• Be sure to follow package instructions for cooking the pasta al dente. You don’t want to cook it too long because it will continue cooking with everything else in the oven.
• For best results, use freshly grated mozzarella cheese. The pre-shredded bagged cheese contains preservatives and fillers. Freshly grated cheese is much more flavorful and melts much better.
• It’s really easy to make this dish gluten-free! Simply choose a gluten-free pasta, like chickpea pasta or another gluten-free variety.

Frequently asked questions

Storage recommendations

• Storing leftovers: Once the chicken Alfredo bake has cooled, transfer it to an airtight container in your fridge. It will be kept for 3 to 4 days.
• Reheat: To reheat leftovers, you can heat them up in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute at a time until they are warmed through.

More pasta recipes

• Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
• Crab Pasta Salad
• Simple Pesto Pasta
• Creamy Lemon Pasta
• Garlic Shrimp Pasta
• Spinach and Mushroom Pasta
• Lemon Chicken Pasta
• Chicken Carbonara Pasta

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