Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake

This Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo bake is my go-to easy dinner because it’s creamy, cheesy, and downright delicious. Who doesn’t love Alfredo? Here, we take a classic favorite and turn it into an easy, cheesy bake you’ll make again and again. The chicken is juicy, the broccoli adds color and texture, and the homemade Alfredo sauce is next-level. Perfect for busy weeknights, date nights, and everything in between.

If you like easy and flavorful dinners, I recommend my famous Baked Ziti, delicious Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes or my savory and simple Chicken and Broccoli.

Easy Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Bake 😋

This chicken broccoli alfredo recipe is off the chain! Anytime I make it, everyone wants seconds, and even thirds. It’s pure comfort food.

Everything comes together in one skillet before you transfer it to a casserole dish to finish in the oven. Tender chicken and pasta combines with fresh broccoli and a creamy alfredo sauce to create a easy dinner dish for the whole family.

Here’s why everyone loves this delicious and memorable dinner:

• Minimal Ingredients: Who doesn’t love a recipe that requires few ingredients, many of which you probably already have at home! Easy, peasy!
• Customizable, DO YOU: Add any veggies you like, switch breasts to thighs, or even add your favorite cheeses. This recipe allows you to make it your own!
• Family Friendly: This is a classic comfort food meal that even the pickiest eaters will love. It’s kid and adult approved, and will be a family favorite for years to come.
• Complete Meal: Serve this dish as a complete meal filled with protein, veggies, pasta and cheesy goodness!
• Made for Sharing: Chicken and broccoli alfredo pasta is the perfect comfort food to bring to friends experiencing a difficult time, celebrating a new baby or simply as a meal to share.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You can pick up everything you need to make this chicken broccoli casserole at your local grocery store.

NOTE: The full list of ingredients with measurements is provided in the recipe card below.

• Chicken Breast: I like to use boneless skinless chicken breast for this recipe. I find that chicken breast is the best in this recipe since the sauce already has a lot of fat, you’ll want to keep it lean with the protein.
• Broccoli: I like to use fresh broccoli florets for this recipe.
• Pasta: Rigatoni is my favorite pasta for this bake but you can use whatever short shaped pasta you have on hand. Rotini or penne are other great options.
• Onions and Garlic: We’ll use chopped garlic and onions in this recipe to add flavor
• Heavy Cream or Milk: You can even use both or substitute with half and half.
• Butter: Use unsalted butter to help make the roux.
• Flour: All-purpose flour forms the base of the roux which is what I use to make the delicious homemade Alfredo sauce.
• Cheese: There is no shortage of cheese in this casserole. I like to use both parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese for this recipe to keep it tasting like a traditional alfredo sauce. Then I use more mozzarella cheese for layering in between the pasta and on top of the casserole for baking.
• Seasonings: We use paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in this recipe. Simple but flavorful!

Recipe Tips or Variations

• Time saving tip: Use rotisserie chicken or shredded chicken to use up leftovers or save even more time. If you have leftover chicken in your fridge, this is a great way to use it up,
• Cut the broccoli into smaller bite-sized pieces: I like to remove most of the stems to make eating easier.
• Add a kick of heat: If you want to add a bit of spicy flavor to the chicken alfredo casserole, you can add a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Homemade alfredo sauce: Yes, this recipe uses alfredo sauce from scratch, but I promise that it’s easy. You will taste the difference with this delicious homemade sauce versus store-bought. The sauce is packed with authentic flavor.

Meal Prep and Storage

This dish works great for meal prep. You can full assemble the chicken and broccoli alfredo pasta, then transfer it to the baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. Right before you are ready to serve, you can bake it fresh in the oven. Just add about 10 minutes to the baking time since the pasta is cold.

Or you can completely cook the entire meal in advance and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.

More Easy Pasta Dinners

Look no further for a collection of mouthwatering comfort food dinners! Try a few of my favorite pasta dinners for any day of the week.

• Shrimp Scampi – this easy yet impressive meal will be sure to impress.
• Stuffed Shells with Meat – a classic dish that everyone loves. Cheesy and oh so delicious!
• Lemon Salmon Orzo – buttery lemon salmon in a creamy orzo pasta.