Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake

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A cheesy ziti pasta dish baked to perfection with fresh broccoli, chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melted cheese. It's a cozy and complete meal the entire family will love!

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 55

Servings: -8 Servings

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

8 ounces dry ziti pasta
1 tablespoon of coarse Kosher salt
16 ounces broccoli florets, about 2 medium broccoli crowns
3 1/2 cups (28 ounces) Alfredo sauce
3 cups (15-16 ounces) cooked chicken, shredded or diced
2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and move the oven rack to the middle level.
Add 1 tablespoon of salt to a large pot of boiling water and add the dried pasta. Cook until "al dente" per the package directions.
Add fresh broccoli florets to the pasta water during the last two minutes of cooking. The broccoli should be bright green but not cooked through. *See notes for using frozen broccoli.
While the pasta is cooking, warm the alfredo sauce over low heat until heated through.
Drain the cooked pasta and broccoli in a colander and transfer to a large bowl.
Add the diced chicken, Alfredo sauce, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella to the bowl. Stir to combine.
Spray a 13"x9" baking dish with cooking spray and pour the broccoli pasta mixture into the dish.
Top the ziti mixture with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30-35 minutes until the Alfredo sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melty and golden brown.

Notes

Frozen broccoli can be used for this recipe. Just thaw and drain off the excess liquid before mixing with the hot pasta and alfredo.
You'll need 2 (14-15 ounces each) jars of Alfredo sauce

Cuisine Pasta Dishes

Course Lunch/Dinner

Nutrition