TNT Chicken-Broccoli and Penne Casserole

[Vanilla Bean]

This is a super-easy week night dinner to put together fast! I made this last night for dinner for the two of us. The recipe called for jarred alfredo sauce, but I made my own. I started a roux (butter and flour, added milk and seasonings (garlic powder, italian seasoning, salt and pepper) and whisked until it thickened, taking it off the heat.)

I also halved the recipe, since it's just Mark and I. The recipe below makes 8 servings.

Chicken-Broccoli and Penne Casserole

1 (16 ounce) box penne, cooked
2 (16 ounce) jars alfredo sauce, warmed
4 cups cheese, shredded & divided in half (I used Mozzarella)
1 large bunch broccoli, cooked
3-4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts, seasoned, cooked, & cut into bite-sized pieces
salt-n-pepper to taste
italian seasoning for garnish

Spray or grease a 13 x 9 pan. In a bowl, mix the pasta, chicken, broccoli, Alfredo sauce & one bag of the cheese. Gently stir until blended. Dump into baking pan. Taste to see if it needs a little more salt-n-pepper. Sprinkle the remaining bag of cheese and a sprinkling of italian seasoning over the top. Bake at 375 degrees for about 10-20 (ovens vary) minutes or until cheese melts.

Serves 8.

 

[Cooksie]

I know that I would like that because I love every one of the ingredients! Beautiful picture too!

 

[Loprraine]

Thanks, VB!!

 

[Vanilla Bean]

thanks Cooksie and Loprraine!

I forgot to include the most important ingredient in the alfredo sauce I made... that is parmesan cheese! DUH! I wish I would have written down ingredient amounts for that sauce... It turned out wonderful!

 

[Katie H]

Thanks, Vanilla Bean. I'm going to make this soon.

 

[letscook]

I make that also - It s a favorite-
I changed it up at times by using frozen mixed veggie that were - cauilfower, broccoli, carrots, and water chestnuts mixture. Using same amount as just broccoli cut up would be. I also make a lil more sauce as I like very saucey.
Quick easy meal - thanks for reminding me- haven't made it in awhile. Use to make it all the time when the daughter was living home. One of her favorites.

 

[Loprraine]

VB, In my mind, I knew there wass parmesan cheese in it, so probably would have added it anyway. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[112inky]

Hi that was a great recipe... i tried it and it came out wonderfully... every one in house liked it a lot.... my neighbors came running to my house and tasted and appreciated me for my cooking skill.. but it all goes to you ... thanks a lot ...

 

[Vanilla Bean]

Hi that was a great recipe... i tried it and it came out wonderfully... every one in house liked it a lot.... my neighbors came running to my house and tasted and appreciated me for my cooking skill.. but it all goes to you ... thanks a lot ...

Wow! If all the neighbors came running , then it must have turned out great! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

 

[LadyCook61]

I'll have to try that, thanks for sharing.