Easy-Peasy Chicken Pasta
This easy and comforting pasta dish combines tender penne pasta, fully cooked breaded chicken, and chopped broccoli florets in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Topped with a crispy layer of Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, this quick and satisfying dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Baked in a 13x9 baking pan, this homemade chicken pasta is an ideal comfort food option.
Equipment
- 1 13x9 Baking pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 4 frozen fully cooked breaded chicken breast patties
- 2 15oz jars alfredo sauce
- 12 oz frozen broccoli florets
- salt
- garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Boil water and cook 1 lb penne pasta per directions on box/bag. Don't forget to add a few dashes of salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and some olive oil.1 lb penne pasta, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, olive oil
- Meanwhile, thaw 4 frozen fully cooked breaded chicken breast patties in the microwave using the thaw function for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.4 frozen fully cooked breaded chicken breast patties
- While chicken is thawing, run the frozen 12 oz frozen broccoli florets under warm water until thawed. Chop the florets into small pieces, any size you want. Set aside.12 oz frozen broccoli florets
- Combine 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese. Add 2 tbsp melted butter and mix well so the bread crumbs are evenly saturated.1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs, 2 tbsp melted butter
- Once 4 frozen fully cooked breaded chicken breast patties are thawed, chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.4 frozen fully cooked breaded chicken breast patties
- Combine cooked penne, 2 15oz jars alfredo sauce, chopped broccoli florets, garlic powder, Italian seasoning into a large bowl and mix well. Pour mixture into a 13x9 baking pan. Top with chopped chicken, then the breadcrumb mixture.1 lb penne pasta, 4 frozen fully cooked breaded chicken breast patties, 2 15oz jars alfredo sauce, 12 oz frozen broccoli florets, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Place in oven and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, or until breadcrumbs are evenly browned.
Notes
- Be sure to boil the penne pasta until it's al dente, or slightly firm to the bite, to avoid overcooking it.
- Thaw the frozen chicken patties before chopping them into bite-sized pieces. You can use the microwave's thaw function for this.
- Chop the broccoli florets into small pieces of any size you want to ensure they cook evenly with the rest of the dish.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese with melted butter to create a delicious, crispy topping for the dish.
- Mix the cooked penne, Alfredo sauce, broccoli, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning well before pouring into the baking pan. This ensures that all of the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dish.
- Top the mixture with the chopped chicken and breadcrumb mixture before baking in the oven.
- Bake the dish at 375°F for 20 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are evenly browned.
- Enjoy this easy-to-make and delicious Easy-Peasy Chicken Pasta recipe for a quick and tasty meal. Don't forget to share the recipe with your friends and family!
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