Name: Alfredo Chicken Broccoli Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped; 2 cups fresh broccoli florets; 16 oz rigatoni pasta; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoons salted butter; ½ cup salted butter; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 2 cups heavy cream; 1½ cups parmesan cheese, grated; ¼ teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
16 oz rigatoni pasta
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons salted butter
½ cup salted butter
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1½ cups parmesan cheese, grated
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, broccoli, rigatoni, mozzarella cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
In a saucepan, melt the salted butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the 1½ cups of parmesan cheese and paprika. Mix until well combined and heated through.
Combine the cream mixture with the chicken and pasta mixture and stir until all ingredients are coated.
Transfer this mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Top with the panko breadcrumbs and additional parmesan cheese.
Bake for 55 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.

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Notes

Feel free to substitute the rigatoni pasta with any pasta of your choice.
Add more vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
You can use rotisserie chicken to save time on cooking.

Author: Sarah
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 580
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 110mg