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Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe

Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe


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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting and flavorful Chicken Alfredo Bake that combines tender chunks of Parmesan-coated chicken with rotini pasta, broccoli, and a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce. Topped with a layer of melted cheese and buttery breadcrumbs, this dish is baked to golden perfection for a satisfying family meal.


Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 lbs. total)*
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp water

Buttered Breadcrumbs:

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Alfredo Sauce:

  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups Italian shredded cheese blend, divided
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Additional Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. rotini, uncooked****
  • 10 oz. frozen broccoli florets

Instructions

  1. Parmesan Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into 1” chunks. Coat the chicken with 1 tablespoon of oil and season with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add water to the pan, flip the chicken, and continue cooking until browned. Remove chicken from skillet.
  4. Buttered Breadcrumbs: Melt butter in a skillet, then stir in breadcrumbs and seasonings. Toast until golden.
  5. Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then whisk in cream and seasonings. Add cheese gradually, whisking until melted.
  6. Assembly: Preheat oven. Thaw broccoli and cook pasta. Mix chicken, pasta, broccoli, and sauce in a casserole dish. Top with cheese and breadcrumbs.
  7. Bake until cheese is melted and breadcrumbs are golden.

Notes

  • Ensure not to overcook the pasta before baking.
  • Feel free to customize with additional seasonings or vegetables.
  • For a crispier topping, broil for the last few minutes of baking.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 760 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 810mg
  • Fat: 52g
  • Saturated Fat: 30g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 190mg