This gluten free chicken and broccoli pasta bake is the ultimate comfort dish that's both creamy and satisfying. Made with tender chicken, frozen broccoli, and penne pasta, it's coated in a rich alfredo sauce and baked to perfection for a cozy homemade dinner.
Whether you call it a chicken broccoli pasta casserole or a creamy baked pasta recipe, this dish delivers on flavor and makes the perfect pasta dinner recipe for busy weeknights.
This chicken pasta bake is easy to prepare and full of cheesy goodness. It is a family favorite that doubles as an affordable food option for meal planning. It's the perfect chicken broccoli bake for weeknight meals or a simple dinner idea for gatherings.
It's one of the best chicken and broccoli recipes to keep on hand! With its balance of creamy chicken, broccoli alfredo flavors, and baked casserole comfort, this pasta bake is a reliable go-to for easy family dinners.
If you're looking for more meal ideas using chicken try my Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie Casserole, my Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole, my Gluten Free Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings or my Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Soup.
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Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Set out a 9x13 baking pan.
Cook the pasta following the instructions on the box. Add the frozen broccoli 2 minutes before the pasta is done. When it's done drain into a strainer.
While the pasta is cooking in a dutch oven over medium heat to add the olive oil and cook the cubed chicken breast until it's lightly browned and no pink remains.
Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, salt, thyme, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to the dutch oven. Simmer and cook until cream cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.
Add the pasta and broccoli mixture to the dutch oven. Add 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese and stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into your 9x13 baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes to melt the cheese on top.
Serve immediately while the dish is warm and creamy.
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Gluten Free Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This gluten free chicken and broccoli pasta bake is the ultimate comfort dish that's both creamy and satisfying. Made with tender chicken, frozen broccoli, and penne pasta, it's coated in a rich alfredo sauce and baked to perfection for a cozy homemade dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce box Gluten Free Penne Pasta, cooked
- 12 ounce bag Frozen Broccoli Florets
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 pound Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 ounce package Cream Cheese
- 1 ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Set out a 9x13 baking pan.
Cook the pasta following the instructions on the box. Add the frozen broccoli 2 minutes before the pasta is done. When it's done drain into a strainer.
While the pasta is cooking in a dutch oven over medium heat to add the olive oil and cook the cubed chicken breast until it's lightly browned and no pink remains.
Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, salt, thyme, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to the dutch oven. Simmer and cook until cream cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.
Add the pasta and broccoli mixture to the dutch oven. Add 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese and stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into your 9x13 baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes to melt the cheese on top.
Serve immediately while the dish is warm and creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Meals, Chicken
- Method: Stove Top, Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Top Tip
I like to undercook my pasta just a little so it doesn't get mushy after it's baked. I usually cut a minute or two from the cooking time and then also adding the frozen broccoli slows the cooking.
This depends on the type of gluten free pasta also. I like to test a piece a couple of minutes before it's cook time is up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Make sure all of the pasta is coated in sauce when you stir the ingredients before pouring them into your baking pan. It can also help if they pasta is el dente and not completely cooked before baking so it can continue to cook while baking.
Make sure you don't overcook the chicken. Cook it in the olive oil and then only cook it long enough to be done. Immediately add the rest of the ingredients so the chicken is submerged in sauce and stays moist.
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