Description
A creamy and delicious High-Protein Chicken Alfredo Bake that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz whole wheat penne pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the whole wheat penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked pasta, broccoli, Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: High-Protein, Chicken, Alfredo, Bake, Pasta, Healthy