Coming up with meals that my kids will eat and that don’t take me all day to prepare can be a challenge sometimes! And sometimes I am fresh out of ideas.
After just a couple minutes of prep work, I threw it in the oven and dinner was done! They loved it, I loved it, and the challenge of what to feed my family was solved for one more day. I think your family will enjoy this delicious dish too!
Related recipe: try another version of this recipe – Chicken Divan!
Serves: 10
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Casserole Recipe
An easy dinner to throw together and the family will absolutely love it!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups pasta shells
- 2 cups broccoli chopped
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and diced
- 16 ounces Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare pasta as directed on package. Remove from heat, drain water, and dump pasta in a large bowl.
- If using fresh broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces and place in a microwaveable-safe bowl. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave for 3-4 minutes or until it reaches your desired crunchiness. If using frozen broccoli, prepare according to directions on package. Once finished cooking, place broccoli in the bowl with the pasta.
- Dump the chicken, alfredo sauce, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese into the bowl and mix with the pasta and broccoli. Season with garlic salt, basil, and salt and pepper.
- Spray a 9x13" pan with non-stick cooking spray and dump pasta/chicken mixture inside.
- In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.
Nutrition
Calories: 333 kcal · Carbohydrates: 17 g · Protein: 25 g · Fat: 18 g · Saturated Fat: 9 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 98 mg · Sodium: 774 mg · Potassium: 370 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 376 IU · Vitamin C: 17 mg · Calcium: 196 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Equipment
- 9x13-inch Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowl
Recipe Details
Serve with a green salad and these Easy Parmesan Knots for a complete meal!
Recipe inspired by Dessert Now, Dinner Later.
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This looks fantastic, great recipe as usual! Happy Blogging! Happy Valley Chow
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I make something like this but I cook my chicken in Italian dressing. Looks yummy. Thanks for sharing your recipes you have inspired me to cook at home again. I love your blog. Your love for eachother and family is so nice to see. Thank you sharing your lives. :)
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I made this last night. It was delicious and easy. My husband enjoyed it as well :-)
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What type of jar alfredo sauce do you use? Could you use a homemade sauce?
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My husband loved this recipe. His favorite part was the crunchy topping.
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Would this mix (before adding breadcrumbs) be suitable to cook in slow cooker?
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Sorry if this is a silly question, but is the chicken supposed to be precooked, frozen,and already chopped up like you can get at the store? Or, in this recipe, do you cook the chicken, then cut it up, then put it in the mixture warm? Thanks!
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Can anyone tell me what jarred Alfredo sauce they use? I have tried jar sauce in the past and haven't liked it. I would love to make this recipe and would rather not spend the extra time making my own Alfredo sauce first.
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Made this last night and it was great! Thanks for the recipe!
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Have you ever made this a day before you actually cooked it? I am cooking for a large crowd and would like to prepare it a day before I cook it and then just store it in the fridge overnight. Any suggestions?
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Would u please let me know if this is sausy enough and moist-hard to tell just by one picture Also- will the pasta soak up all the sause if this is made the night before? I a just looking for a sausy main pasta dish for a company. Thank u
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I made some alterations.. but the recipe would have been perfect originally. I added two jars of Alfredo sauce, some minced garlic a little bit extra parmesan on the top to go with the pan cover in butter a tiny bit of Italian seasoning instead of basil and mild cheddar cheese instead of mozzarella. For the chicken, I used Perdue southwestern chicken cuts. This had just the right kick. Amazing
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This was the best! I made it for my boyfriend's family and they're still talking about it.
