Description
Creamy broccoli chicken fettuccine alfredo casserole brings comfort straight from Italian kitchens to your dinner table. Hearty ingredients merge into a luxurious one-dish meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Carbohydrates and Vegetables:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook fettuccine until nearly al dente, adding broccoli florets during the final 2 minutes of cooking to ensure crisp-tender texture.
- Drain pasta and broccoli thoroughly, allowing excess water to evaporate while preparing the protein component.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sautéing minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, approximately 45-60 seconds.
- Introduce shredded chicken to the garlic-infused pan, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until heated through and slightly golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta, broccoli, and chicken in a spacious mixing bowl, gently folding in creamy Alfredo sauce until evenly distributed.
- Incorporate half the mozzarella cheese into the mixture, ensuring ingredients are well-blended and coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Generously sprinkle remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese across the casserole’s surface.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 22-25 minutes, watching for golden, bubbling cheese and heated-through filling.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing flavors to settle and casserole to set.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- Optimize pasta texture by cooking al dente to prevent mushiness when baking, ensuring a perfect bite every time.
- Swap chicken for plant-based protein like tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that’s equally delicious and satisfying.
- Use low-fat Alfredo sauce and reduced-fat cheeses to make the casserole lighter without compromising flavor, perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Enhance meal prep by preparing chicken and pasta ahead of time, allowing quick assembly and reducing overall cooking stress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg