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Chicken broccoli casserole with golden Panko cheddar topping fresh from the oven in a white casserole dish

Chicken Broccoli Casserole with Alfredo Sauce

Super easy and cheesy chicken broccoli casserole made without canned soup. Loaded with tender pasta, broccoli, and chicken in a rich Alfredo sauce, topped with a crispy golden Panko crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 535

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz medium pasta cooked al dente, penne or rotini recommended
  • 4 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups cooked chicken chopped, rotisserie chicken works great
  • 2.5 cups prepared Alfredo pasta sauce about 2 jars, full-fat recommended
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for sauce mixture
  • 0.5 cup shredded swiss cheese for sauce mixture
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 0.5 cup Panko bread crumbs for topping
  • 1 tbsp melted butter for topping
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for topping
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Equipment

  • 2 qt casserole dish
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Add broccoli florets to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain both together very well, shaking the colander to remove all excess water.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, 1 cup cheddar, swiss cheese, garlic powder, and dry mustard powder. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
  4. In a large bowl, stir together the drained pasta, broccoli, chopped chicken, and sauce mixture until everything is evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and spread into an even layer.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the Panko bread crumbs, melted butter, parsley, and remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the topping evenly across the casserole.
  6. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking and add 5 extra minutes to cook time. For homemade Alfredo sauce: melt 1/4 cup butter, cook 1/2 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until soft. Whisk in 1/4 cup flour, then gradually add 2.5 cups milk. Stir in 2 oz cream cheese and 3/4 cup each sharp cheddar and swiss until melted. Season with 1/2 tsp dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
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