Description
A comforting and creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake topped with golden melted cheese and crunchy breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Breadcrumbs for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and steamed broccoli in a large mixing bowl.
- Add half of the shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs (if using) over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes, then serve.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the dish a day in advance and bake it straight from the fridge. Consider using air fryer or instant pot for quicker cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg