Why is a premade Alfredo sauce preferable to a traditional cream and butter-based sauce here? And how can we ensure a premade sauce has the rich mouthfeel we associate with Alfredo? And why are we cooking the chicken rather than using leftover rotisserie chicken? All these questions are answered in the recipe notes! This is comfort food with a side of strategy!
There are few things more satisfying than a bubbling dish of baked pasta, and this Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo delivers all the things: tender pieces of chicken, fresh broccoli, and pasta coated in a rich, creamy sauce that stays saucy rather than disappearing into the noodles.
The broccoli adds freshness and a little bite, while the browned chicken brings savory depth. Penne is particularly good here because its tubes and ridges catch the Alfredo sauce, giving you plenty of creamy sauce in every bite. A combination of Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese adds richness and body without turning the casserole into a heavy blanket of melted cheese.
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