Description
Chicken-Alfredo Baked Penne is a creamy, cheesy baked pasta dish made with tender chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce. It’s an easy, comforting meal perfect for weeknights or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (about 4 cups) uncooked penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 packages (14 oz each) chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
- 2 jars (16 oz each) Alfredo pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add cooked pasta, thawed broccoli, and Alfredo sauce to the skillet. Stir gently to combine.
- Transfer the mixture into a 13×9-inch baking dish. Top evenly with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add 1/3 cup grated Parmesan for more flavor.
- Substitute broccoli with peas, spinach, or mushrooms.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Stir in cream cheese for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
