Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Casserole Recipe

September 16, 2013

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Our cute friend Amber is the one behind the blog Dessert Now, Dinner Later and when she shared a recipe similar to this a couple of months ago, I immediately thought that it was something my kids would actually eat and it seemed simple to throw together. After just a couple minutes of prep work, I threw it in the oven and dinner was done! They loved it, I loved it, and the challenge of what to feed my family was solved for one more day . . .

2 1/2 cups uncooked pasta (not quite the entire box- I used shells, but any kind would work! Whole wheat works great too)
2 cups broccoli (fresh or frozen)
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and chopped into bite-size pieces
1 (16 oz) jar alfredo sauce
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare pasta as directed on package. Remove from heat, drain water, and dump pasta in a large bowl. If using fresh broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces and place in a...
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Nutritions

Calories
279

Sodium
621mg
25% DV

Fat
19g
29% DV

Protein
13g
26% DV

Carbs
11g
3% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

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