Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo Casserole

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 1/2 cups uncooked pasta (any kind)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups broccoli (fresh or frozen)
• 1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
• 2 cups shredded italian cheese blend
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, & pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta per package. drain & place into large mixing bowl.
• 2 on medium-high heat, warm up olive oil in skillet. cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• 3 cut broccoli into bite sized pieces, place in microwave safe bowl, add 2 tablespoons water, cover with plastic wrap. microwave 4 minutes, stir & microwave an additional 4 minutes or until it reaches your desired crunchiness.
• 4 place the chicken, broccoli, alfredo sauce, 1 3/4 cups of cheese & spices into the bowl with the pasta. mix together.
• 5 spray a 9" x 13" pan with cooking spray & dump the pasta/chicken mixture inside.
• 6 in a small bow mix the bread crumbs, melted butter & remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
• 7 bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted & the edges are bubbling.