How to Make Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender pieces of chicken, broccoli florets, and creamy Alfredo sauce, all baked together with cheese to create a hearty and satisfying meal. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and easy dinner option that the whole family will love.

The key to making this dish a success is using high-quality ingredients, such as fresh chicken breasts, crisp broccoli, and a rich and creamy Alfred...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
  • 1 ½ cups evaporated milk
  • 3 ½ ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 pinch ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Bake Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 5

  • Add cottage cheese and evaporated milk to the jar of a Vitamix blender (or other high-powered blender); blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour cottage cheese mixture into a sauce pan over medium high heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese. garlic, and white pepper. Cook, stirring often, until sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes; stir in parsley. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place butter in an 8x8-inch baking dish; microwave on Medium until melted, about 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle minced garlic, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pinch black pepper over melted butter. Add rotini pasta evenly into the dish; pour chicken broth over pasta. Layer chopped broccoli on top.
  • Sprinkle the cubed chicken pieces with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place chicken pieces on top of broccoli. Pour Alfredo sauce evenly over the casserole. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pasta is tender, about 50 minutes.
  • Remove foil; sprinkle casserole with Parmesan cheese. Turn on the broiler and broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    707 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 1976mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Potassium: 273mg