5 from 12 votes
Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake
This Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake combines tender penne pasta, chopped chicken breast, and fresh broccoli florets coated in a creamy mix of pesto and Alfredo sauces, topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, and a crunchy Ritz cracker crust. Baked until bubbly and golden, the dish offers a creamy texture with a crispy cheese topping, making it a comforting casserole ideal for family dinners or leftovers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
343 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken breast , chopped (raw)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 3 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese divided, grated
- 20 Ritz crackers , crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the penne in a large pot of salted boiling water 2 minutes less than the box says.
- In a large bowl mix the chicken, broccoli, pasta, pesto sauce, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
- Pour into the baking dish.
- Mix the Ritz cracker crumbs and the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle over the pasta mixture.
- Bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
797mg
(33%)
Potassium
211mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
445IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 797mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.