Description
A comforting and nutritious High Protein Alfredo Bake with creamy sauce, chicken, and broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, nutritious broccoli, rich Alfredo sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and seasonings like garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Mix all the ingredients until well combined. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish to allow all the flavors to meld during baking.
- Top your bake with grated Parmesan cheese to create a delicious, cheesy crust. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve warm and enjoy your delightful family meal!
Notes
Feel free to mix in other vegetables like spinach, peas, or bell peppers for extra nutrients. You can also use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg