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This creamy chicken and broccoli alfredo casserole recipe is the answer to busy weeknights. Packed with flavor and tender ingredients, it all comes together in one dish and is the perfect comfort food. Easy gluten-free casserole recipes are convenient ways to get dinner on the table in a short time.

When you are craving a creamy, homemade casserole that’s both satisfying and wholesome, this easy recipe is the answer. Packed with tender chicken, fresh broccoli florets, and a cashew-based creamy alfredo sauce, it’s a weeknight dinner win that won’t leave you feeling weighed down.

This chicken broccoli alfredo recipe comes together in a casserole dish for minimal mess and maximum flavor. So ditch the guilt and dig into a feel-good dinner that’s both nutritious and delicious, and the whole family will love it. 

If you are in the mood for creamy comfort food without the restrictions, this chicken alfredo casserole with broccoli and bacon features gluten-free brown rice pasta and a luscious cashew cream sauce, making it a delicious option for everyone – dietary restrictions or not. It’s topped with crispy bacon for an added bonus. If you are a fellow bacon lover, check out the rest of my delicious bacon recipes.

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Casserole Recipe Ingredients

To make this healthy chicken broccoli alfredo bake you will need a few simple ingredients and basic kitchen essentials. 

• 8oz brown rice penne pasta, measured dry
• 3 cups broccoli florets, washed and trimmed
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jar of alfredo sauce
• 1/4 cup cashew milk
• 4 slices nitrate-free bacon
• ​salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients Tips and Substitutions

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Of course, this recipe can be made with any pasta, but to keep it gluten-free I love gluten-free brown rice pasta. This is the pasta that I use: brown rice pasta. 

For the alfredo sauce, again, you can use any kind of alfredo or even homemade alfredo sauce. But if you are looking for a clean dairy-free alfredo sauce without mystery ingredients, then check out my favorite here: alfredo sauce. 

When it comes to chicken, you have many options. You can use rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, or even pre-cooked chicken. I tend to prefer boneless skinless chicken breast. You can get your chicken from the local grocery store, or online. I order all of my chicken, pork, bacon, and turkey from small regenerative farmers, and they ship right to your door. This is where I get my grass-fed, pasture-raised, quality meats, and bacon: Crowd Cow. 

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How to Make Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

Then cut the bacon slices into bite-sized pieces. 

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until all fat is rendered. 

Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon, and transfer it to a paper towel to drain. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet. 

Next, cook the chicken in the bacon grease until done. When the chicken is fully cooked add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Then remove the chicken and garlic from the skillet and set aside. Clean the skillet of the grease, and place chicken, and garlic back into the skillet.

Next, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta, and cook for 6 minutes, aiming for al dente. That is when the pasta is tender but not fully cooked. 

At 6 minutes, add the broccoli to the boiling water with the pasta and cook for 3 more minutes. 

Drain the pasta and broccoli together. 

Transfer the drained cooked pasta and broccoli to a large bowl.

Then add the cooked chicken and garlic to the bowl.

Pour the jar of alfredo sauce in with the broccoli, pasta, and chicken. Stir to combine with the creamy sauce. Add salt and black pepper to taste. 

Then divide the cooked bacon, and add half of the bacon to the bowl.

Add the cashew milk to the bowl with the pasta and chicken mixture. Cashew milk is a lighter, healthier alternative to heavy cream that would often be used in a recipe like this. 

How Long to Bake a Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Casserole

Transfer the chicken and broccoli casserole mixture to a baking dish

Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove the foil for the last couple of minutes and sprinkle the top of the casserole with the rest of the cooked bacon. 

Healthy Chicken Alfredo Bake with Broccoli

This easy casserole recipe is a hit with the whole family. It’s a great way to get a complete meal on the dinner table in a short time. 

Enjoy this one-dish meal on busy weeknights, or relaxed weekends. It has great flavor and is an easy way to get healthy broccoli into a picky eater. My kids devour this easy meal. 

Serve it alone, or with a side salad. It is packed with protein, veggies, and healthy fats, and is made from clean ingredients, making you feel good about what you are serving your loved ones. 

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the refrigerator. This is a great recipe to make a big batch and eat it for a few days. 

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