Description
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food! This Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole with a Crunchy Topping is everything you love about Alfredo pasta tender chicken, cheesy goodness, and rich, creamy sauce baked into a cozy, family-style casserole. It’s finished with a golden, buttery breadcrumb topping for the perfect crunch in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a dinner or need a hearty weeknight meal, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rotini pasta, shredded chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the casserole.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden and crisp.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Substitute broccoli with peas or spinach for variety.
- Make it ahead and refrigerate just add 10 more minutes to bake time if chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo Casserole, Baked Pasta, Creamy Chicken Pasta