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Chicken-Alfredo Baked Penne

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 35 min
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This 5-ingredient dinner is not your average chicken Alfredo recipe. This easy, cheesy pasta casserole is packed with palate-pleasers like creamy Alfredo sauce and shredded mozzarella that everyone in your family will love, plus white-meat chicken and chopped broccoli for a hearty dose of protein + veg. Best of all, it preps in 15 minutes flat and is ready to enjoy in just over half an hour. This one’s a winner.
Created Dec 14, 2017
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Ingredients

  • 1 box (454 g) pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lb (1 kg) chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
  • 2 jars (410 mL each) Alfredo sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps

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    1
    In large pot of water, cook penne pasta until al dente as directed on box. Drain; return pasta to pot.
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    2
    Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. In 10- to 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add uncooked chicken tenders; season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centre.
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    3
    Add chicken and broccoli to pasta; stir to combine. Stir in alfredo sauce until well blended.
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    4
    Pour mixture evenly into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
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    5
    Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until heated through in centre and cheese is melted.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Sprinkle with crushed red pepper after baking for a little more kick.

Nutrition Information

916.1 Calories, 50g Total Fat, 39.7g Protein, 76.3g Total Carbs, 6.5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
Calories
916.1
Total Fat
50g
Saturated Fat
4.9g
Cholesterol
103.5mg
Sodium
2206mg
Total Carbs
76.3g
Dietary Fiber
9.5g
Sugars
6.5g
Protein
39.7g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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