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
- 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.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Add water to the pan, flip the chicken, and continue cooking until browned. Remove chicken from skillet.
- Buttered Breadcrumbs: Melt butter in a skillet, then stir in breadcrumbs and seasonings. Toast until golden.
- Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then whisk in cream and seasonings. Add cheese gradually, whisking until melted.
- Assembly: Preheat oven. Thaw broccoli and cook pasta. Mix chicken, pasta, broccoli, and sauce in a casserole dish. Top with cheese and breadcrumbs.
- 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