Description
A comforting casserole combining cooked pasta, tender chicken, and vibrant broccoli in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, 1.5 cups of cheese, cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Experiment with different types of cheese or add other vegetables for added nutrition and taste. Allow to sit for a few minutes after baking for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta bake, cheesy pasta, chicken casserole, broccoli recipe, comfort food
