Chicken Orzo Soup

This Chicken Orzo Soup  is enhanced with lemon, coriander and dill. Bright and springy, this soup is tangy, light and delicious!  Here’s a light and nourishing soup to celebrate the season’s changing.  Chicken Orzo Soup is inspired by sprin…

Chicken Soup with orzo, lemon, coriander and dill.
This Chicken Orzo Soup  is enhanced with lemon, coriander and dill. Bright and springy, this soup is tangy, light and delicious!  Here’s a light and nourishing soup to celebrate the season’s changing.  Chicken Orzo Soup is inspired by spring. It’s still a little chilly outside but the bright and zesty flavors of this soup, sing of what’s to…

Pineapple Fried Rice

This Pineapple Fried Rice is easy to make in 30 minutes with leftover Jasmine Rice and your choice of chicken, shrimp or crispy tofu. A tasty Thai meal in minutes!

Pineapple fried rice on a platter
This Pineapple Fried Rice is easy to make in 30 minutes with leftover Jasmine Rice and your choice of chicken, shrimp or crispy tofu. A tasty Thai meal in minutes!

Mediterranean Chicken

Mediterranean Chicken with chickpeas, veggies, olives and herbs baked until tender and succulent. A delicious sheet pan dinner that is easy to make and quick to clean up!

Mediterranean Chicken with veggies, chickpeas, olives and herbs. A delicious sheet pan dinner that is easy to make and easy to clean up! 
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Quick & Easy Chicken Breast Recipes

For a quick lunch or easy dinner, try these budget-friendly, quick and easy chicken breast recipes to mix it up and never get bored!

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Oh, chicken breast, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways! They’reIt’s good served hot or cold. You can poach, saute, bake, or fry them. Best of all, their mild flavor and versatility make them the perfect vehicle for all sorts of flavor combinations and ingredients. Whether you’re craving a hearty salad for lunch, a saucy stovetop dinner, an oven-baked family dinner, or a delicious, indulgent one-pot dish — you can count on the humble chicken breast to be the absolute star in your weekly meal plan! And with this roundup of Quick & Easy Chicken Breast Recipes, you will never tire of them. 

A collage of chicken breast recipes, from top left to right: one-pot chicken teriyaki and rice, one-pot cajun chicken pasta, pesto chicken and vegetables, creamy pesto chicken, bbq cheddar baked chicken, and easy lemon pepper chicken.

Easy CHICKEN SALADS

Boneless, skinless chicken breast is one of the best, budget-friendly sources of protein available at the supermarket. And since chicken breasts are great served hot or cold, they’re a meal prep mainstay! Picking up a store-bought rotisserie chicken is a simple, time-saving way to eat a meal without spending all night at the stove. Here are three classic chicken salad recipes that transform chicken into a satisfying meal in just 15 minutes: 

Chicken Salad with Apples

Side view of a bowl of chicken salad with apples, croissants in the background
This chicken salad is packed with sweet and crunchy apples, tart dried cranberries, and a light and creamy homemade dressing.
4.85 from 20 votes
$10.35 recipe / $2.59 serving Get the Recipe

This Chicken Salad with Apples and cranberries is such a classic way to serve chicken. It makes a perfect lunch, or light and easy dinner. It’s easy to prepare, super filling, and the perfect cold meal. It’s full of different textures and flavors, and is easy to switch up depending on your taste!

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad

Close up side view of a bowl of Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad
This chunky chopped Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad is a great fresh salad that can be eaten on its own or turned into several different easy lunch ideas!
4.88 from 24 votes
$4.84 recipe / $1.61 serving Get the Recipe

Broccoli is a lot like chicken breast. It’s filling, versatile, and can be prepared and served in so many ways! Next time you have some fresh broccoli on hand, you’ve got to try out this Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad! It’s so good, you’ll be singing broccoli’s praises as you devour every last bite. 

Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad

dressing being poured over kale and chicken salad
This Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad is full of flavor, texture, and a tangy-sweet homemade dressing. It's perfect for your weekly meal prep!
4.94 from 15 votes
$6.19 recipe / $1.55 serving Get the Recipe

Kale is super yummy on its own, but pairing it with a ton of other flavors and ingredients as we do in this Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad is a great way to turn it into a satisfying meal! That being said, if you’re not a fan of kale, you can swap it with whatever crunchy green you like best. This recipe also includes a wonderfully easy honey mustard vinaigrette that will amp up the flavor of almost any salad in your arsenal. 

Easy SKILLET and BAKED CHICKEN recipes

Cooking chicken breast on the stovetop or in the oven is an excellent way to get dinner on the table in around 30 minutes. They thaw and cook quickly. And since almost everything is good with chicken, it’s the easiest choice to pair with whatever other ingredients you have on hand. Check out these easy chicken dinners to shake up your weekly meal plan: 

Creamy Pesto Chicken

Overhead view of a skillet full of creamy pesto chicken.
Creamy pesto chicken is a fast, easy, and impressive main dish for dinner, whether you just want to treat yourself or impress guests!
4.92 from 59 votes
$10.70 recipe / $2.68 serving Get the Recipe

You can put pesto on just about anything, but it is particularly delicious with chicken breast! This Creamy Pesto Chicken has a super lush, decadent sauce, and you won’t want to waste a single drop! Make sure to serve it with garlic bread, or spoon it over pasta or rice to soak it all up.

Easy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables

Easy pesto chicken and vegetables in a skillet with a spatula
This Easy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables meal prep is super fast and easy, and holds up well in the fridge for tasty lunches all week!
4.84 from 24 votes
$11.07 recipe / $2.77 serving Get the Recipe

Pesto is a super versatile ingredient and makes a great sauce for more than just pasta! So add a dollop to your next stir fry! This Easy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables is a lighter dish, but is absolutely bursting with flavor. Since the variety of vegetables you can add to this recipe is nearly endless, it’s the perfect way to clean out the fridge!

Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken

Overhead view of lemon pepper chicken in the skillet with lemon slices
These Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts are so tender and juicy, and you'll want to spoon that delicious pan sauce over EVERYTHING. 
5 from 36 votes
$7.58 recipe / $1.90 serving Get the Recipe

The best way to keep chicken breast feeling fresh in your dinner rotation is to pair it with punchy ingredients, like lemon, to really make it shine. The best part about this Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken? There’s no need for fresh lemons! Instead, we use budget-friendly alternatives that are easier to always have on hand.

BBQ Cheddar Baked Chicken

BBQ Cheddar Baked Chicken on a plate with potato salad and bean salad, a fork grabbing a slice of chicken
Forget boring or bland baked chicken breasts, this BBQ Cheddar Baked Chicken is going to be the star of your dinner plate.
5 from 9 votes
$8.89 recipe / $2.22 serving Get the Recipe

Want to talk about an iconic chicken dinner recipe? It’s this BBQ Cheddar Baked Chicken. There’s absolutely no better, easier way to serve up chicken breast baked in the oven than smothering it in your favorite barbeque sauce and cheddar cheese. Sending it on a trip to the oven ensures it gets sticky, caramelized, and decadent.

ONE-POT chicken recipes

Cooking one-pot meals is “like riding a bike.” Once you learn how to make them, they really are that easy. Here are a few of our most popular one-pot recipes with chicken breast: 

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta in the pan.
Cook a complete dinner in one pot with this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, using mostly pantry-stable items. Perfect for busy weeknights! 
4.68 from 293 votes
$9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving Get the Recipe

If there was a Budget Bytes Recipe Hall of Fame, this One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta would absolutely be one of them! This fantastic recipe unites our foolproof one-pot methods with classic Cajun spices. The heat level of this dish is very moderate, so it’s approachable for everyone, but feel free to kick it up a notch if that’s what you like! 

One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

Close up of one pot creamy pesto chicken pasta in a shallow bowl with a black fork.
This super lush and Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta is perfect for busy weeknights. Everything cooks in one pot and is done in under 30 minutes! 
4.83 from 153 votes
$10.41 recipe / $2.60 serving Get the Recipe

One of our go-to ways to cook chicken breast is simmering it in a creamy, decadent pesto sauce. Add whatever veggies we have on hand to round it out into a full meal. Since serving it with pasta is an obvious choice, we might as well cook it in one pot! While this One-Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta won’t do the dishes for you, but it really helps!

One Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

Close up of One Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice in the skillet.
This One Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice is an easy and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. It also meal preps well for lunches all week! 
4.49 from 39 votes
$6.26 recipe / $1.57 serving Get the Recipe

This Asian-inspired One-Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice is packed with veggies but requires very little chopping. The leftovers are also amazing, which makes it an easy choice for meal prep. Don’t be deterred if you’re a rice-cooking novice, you can always prepare the rice in a separate pot! 


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Classic Chicken Salad

My quick and easy, classic chicken salad recipe made healthier and lighter to make the perfect homemade chicken salad sandwich. The perfect cold lunch for meal prep! Easy Chicken Salad Recipe This Classic Chicken Salad recipe, made with simple ingredie…

My quick and easy, classic chicken salad recipe made healthier and lighter to make the perfect homemade chicken salad sandwich. The perfect cold lunch for meal prep! Easy Chicken Salad Recipe This Classic Chicken Salad recipe, made with simple ingredients is perfect for make-ahead lunches. There’s so many ways to eat it, like as a

Filipino Adobo Chicken

Filipino Adobo Chicken, the national dish of the philippines is the most delicious chicken braised in vinegar, soy sauce and lots of garlic. Filipino Adobo Chicken This easy, savory chicken dish has become a staple in my home. As it simmers, your kitch…

Filipino Adobo Chicken, the national dish of the philippines is the most delicious chicken braised in vinegar, soy sauce and lots of garlic. Filipino Adobo Chicken This easy, savory chicken dish has become a staple in my home. As it simmers, your kitchen fills with an intoxicatingly sweet and sour aroma that will leave you

Pasta Fagioli

A hearty and adaptable recipe for Pasta Fagioli, a traditional Italian soup stocked with beans and pasta in a flavorful herby tomato broth. A perfect one-bowl meal!

A hearty and adaptable recipe for Pasta Fagioli, a traditional Italian soup stocked with beans, meat and pasta in a flavorful herby tomato broth. A perfect one-bowl meal!
A hearty and adaptable recipe for Pasta Fagioli, a traditional Italian soup stocked with beans and pasta in a flavorful herby tomato broth. A perfect one-bowl meal!

Chicken Alfredo Bake

Transform stovetop Chicken Alfredo into a delicious, decadent casserole with this easy Chicken Alfredo Bake recipe!

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This Chicken Alfredo Bake is the ultimate, crowd-pleasing casserole! This creamy and indulgent pasta bake will become one of your favorite dishes to prepare, too, because it’s super easy to make ahead and then assemble just before baking. Not to mention, it’s so cheesy and delicious that everyone will ask for seconds! (That’s right, no leftovers in sight!)

A golden brown chicken alfredo bake in a round, white enamel casserole dish on a wooden background surrounded by a yellow and gray striped dish towel in the bottom left, a wooden cutting board with shaved Parmesan cheese in the top left corner, a clove of garlic, sprigs of parsley, and small wooden bowl of breadcrumbs in the top right corner, and a small wooden bowl of uncooked pasta in the bottom right corner. The right side of the casserole has been stirred with a large wooden spoon that's resting in the dish.

What is a chicken alfredo bake?

This Baked Chicken Alfredo is a fun spin on one of our most popular dinner recipes: Chicken Alfredo. We take the stovetop version of this dish to the next level by sending it on a trip to the oven…blanketed with seasoned breadcrumbs and tons of shredded cheese! (Because what could be better?!) 

Ingredients & substitutions

  • Chicken: We used boneless, skinless chicken breasts in this recipe, but you could also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 2 cups of rotisserie chicken. 
  • Alfredo Sauce: We made a double batch of our Homemade Alfredo Sauce (what we call an “Ameri-fredo sauce”) in the same skillet we used to cook the chicken. It can also be substituted with around 3 cups (or 24 oz.) of store-bought alfredo sauce. (But I promise, ours is better!)
  • Pasta: We used rotini in our pasta bake because it grabs onto that creamy sauce oh-so-well! Any medium-sized pasta like fusilli, penne, macaroni, or rigatoni works, too.
  • Frozen Vegetables: We added some frozen broccoli because the dish needed something fresh to balance out all the other rich ingredients. If you don’t like broccoli, try frozen peas, or a frozen vegetable mix (like ones with diced carrots, peas, and corn).
  • Buttered Breadcrumbs: Making buttery, seasoned breadcrumbs from scratch with panko will ensure the topping is as crispy and delicious as possible. Seasoning them yourself also gives you full control over the flavor. But they could be replaced with store-bought, seasoned Italian breadcrumbs or fresh breadcrumbs if desired.

MAKE AHEAD & AVOID LEFTOVERS

This is one of the dreamiest recipes of all time…but it isn’t quite as creamy and dreamy once reheated. For that reason, we suggest making a half batch instead of planning on a lot of leftovers. On the other hand, since every individual element of this recipe can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to 4 days, you could still make up the whole recipe and just bake it up at different times! Here’s how to prepare this pasta bake ahead of time:

  • Mix up the prepared chicken, cooked pasta, and thawed broccoli. Split the mixture into smaller portions. Store each serving in a glass container separately from the alfredo sauce. (If you want to mix the sauce in ahead of time, I guess you could — but it may soak into the cooked pasta over time.)
  • When you’re ready to bake up a serving, let it sit a room temperature for a few minutes (to slightly warm the glass dish), mix in the alfredo sauce, and top with cheese and breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the center of the pasta bake reaches an internal temperature of 165℉, and the toppings achieve the same visual cues in the recipe).
A large serving of chicken alfredo bake in a flat, white bowl, and a black fork is resting on the right side of the bowl. The bowl is sitting on a wood background surround with a yellow and gray striped dish cloth, a dark wooden cutting board with Parmesan Cheese shavings on it, and a sprig of parsley and a bowl of untoasted breadcrumbs.

I swear, y’all….this recipe is SUPER EASY to throw together. (Despite the long ingredient list and the number of steps!) It’s also a great blueprint for making just about any pasta bake you can dream up!

A golden brown chicken alfredo bake in a round, white enamel casserole dish on a wooden background surrounded by a yellow and gray striped dish towel in the bottom left, a wooden cutting board with shaved Parmesan cheese in the top left corner, a clove of garlic, sprigs of parsley, and small wooden bowl of breadcrumbs in the top right corner, and a small wooden bowl of uncooked pasta in the bottom right corner.
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Chicken Alfredo Bake

Transform stovetop chicken alfredo into a super-cheesy, decadent casserole with this Chicken Alfredo Bake recipe! It’s super easy to make (or make ahead!), and so delicious there won’t be any leftovers!
Course Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine American, Italian
Total Cost $12.80 recipe / $2.13 serving
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Bake Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 6 1 cup each
Calories 829kcal

Ingredients

Parmesan Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 lbs. total) $3.89
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided $0.26
  • 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese $0.08
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.01
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper $0.01
  • 3 Tbsp water $0.00

Buttered Breadcrumbs:

  • 2 Tbsp butter $0.30
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs $0.35
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.01
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.01

Alfredo Sauce/Pasta Bake:

  • 4 Tbsp butter $0.60
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced $0.30
  • 2 cups heavy cream $2.00
  • 2 cups Italian shredded cheese blend, divided $2.49
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.01
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.01
  • 8 oz. rotini, uncooked $0.66
  • 10 oz. frozen broccoli florets $1.49

Instructions

Parmesan Chicken:

  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1” chunks. Coat the chicken with 1 tablespoons of oil and season it with the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken until the bottom of each piece is brown and the sides start to turn white (about 5 minutes).
  • Add 3 tablespoons of water to the pan, releasing the chicken pieces from the bottom of the skillet, and flip each one. Continue cooking until the chicken is evenly browned on all sides and fully cooked in the center (about 5 minutes). Remove the chicken from the skillet, leaving behind any stuck-on bits of chicken to flavor the alfredo sauce.

Buttered Breadcrumbs:

  • Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has completely melted, stir in the panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  • Toast the breadcrumbs, stirring occasionally, until all the butter is absorbed and the breadcrumbs are toasted and golden but not brown (about 5 minutes).
  • Transfer the breadcrumbs to a bowl to stop the cooking process and set them aside to cool.

Alfredo Sauce:

  • Melt the butter over medium heat in the same large skillet used to cook the chicken (without wiping it out). Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
  • Whisk in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let it come up to a boil, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes).
  • Turn the heat down to low, and add 1.5 cups of shredded cheese a handful at a time, whisking until the cheese is fully melted before adding more (about 5 minutes). The alfredo sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

Assembly:

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉. Thaw the frozen broccoli in a colander, breaking down any large florets into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • At the same time, boil a large pot of water on high heat. Once the water is rapidly boiling, add the rotini and cook until it is just tender (about 7 minutes). Do not overcook the pasta, as it will soften further in the oven. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
  • Mix together the cooked chicken, cooked pasta, thawed broccoli, and alfredo sauce in a casserole dish. Top the casserole with ½ cup of shredded cheese and the toasted breadcrumbs.
  • Bake the casserole until all the cheese is melted and the breadcrumbs are golden brown (about 25-30 minutes).

See how we calculate recipe costs here.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 829kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 58g | Sodium: 760mg | Fiber: 3g
A side shot of a chicken alfredo bake with broccoli in a round, white enamel cast iron baking dish with a black rim. A wooden serving spoon is lifting out a heaping spoonful of the pasta slightly above the casserole dish. There is a yellow and gray striped dish cloth slightly visible in the bottom left side of the image, and blurred in the background are a black bowl of uncooked pasta and a bunch of Italian parsley.

How to Make Chicken Alfredo Bake – Step by Step Photos

A white bowl of uncooked chicken breast chunks seasoned with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. The bowl is sitting on a marble background.

Cut 2 chicken breasts into 1” chunks. Combine 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Coat the chunks of chicken in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and then toss them in the seasoning mixture.

A large stainless steel skillet is sitting on a white marble background. In the skillet are chunks of cooked chicken breast and some olive oil.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Saute the chicken until the bottom of each piece is brown and the sides start to turn white (About 10 minutes). Add 3 tablespoons of water to release the chicken from the skillet, and flip each piece. Continue cooking the chicken until cooked through and no pink remains (About 5 minutes). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to cool. Also, reserve the pan (without wiping it out!) to use when cooking the alfredo sauce.

A stainless steel skillet filled with toasted, seasoned Panko breadcrumbs sitting on a white marble background.

While the chicken is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has completely melted, stir in 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Toast the breadcrumbs, stirring occasionally, until all the butter is absorbed and the breadcrumbs are toasted and golden but not brown. (About 7 minutes.) Set aside to cool.

A large stainless steel skillet on a background of white marble. The skillet is covered with fond after cooking chicken and there is a chunk of unmelted butter in the center and a pile of minced garlic.

In the same large skillet used to cook the chicken (without wiping it out), melt 4 tablespoons of butter on medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant. (About 2 minutes.) Use a metal whisk to scrape up the stuck bits of chicken and seasonings left behind in the pan as you cook the garlic, which will infuse the alfredo sauce with tons of flavor!

A large stainless steel skillet with butter and sautéed garlic, and heavy cream being poured from a glass measuring cup into the skillet from the left side of the pan.

Whisk in 2 cups of heavy cream. Then add 1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Let the cream come up to a boil, stirring occasionally. (About 5 minutes.)

A large stainless steel skillet filled with heavy cream mixed with sautéed garlic, butter and seasonings. Grated parmesan cheese is sprinkled across the top of the heavy cream mixture from a small white bowl by a hand hovering over the bottom right side of the skillet.

Turn the heat down to low, and add 1½ cups of shredded cheese a handful at a time, whisking until the cheese is fully melted. (About 5 minutes.)

A large stainless steel skillet on a white marble background. The skillet is filled with a finished homemade alfredo sauce, and a hand in visible in the bottom right of the image and is stirring the mixture with a metal balloon whisk.

The alfredo sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. 

A medium-size stainless steel pot filled with cloudy pasta water and cooked rotini. A wooden spoon with a gray, silicon spoon is being held above the pot to show that the pasta is fully cooked. The pot is sitting on a white marble backdrop.

Preheat the oven to 375℉. Thaw the frozen broccoli in a colander, breaking down any large florets into bite-size pieces. At the same time, boil a large pot of water on high heat. Once the water is rapidly boiling, add the rotini and cook until it is just tender. (About 7 minutes). Do not overcook the pasta, as it will soften further in the oven. Set the cooked pasta and broccoli aside.

A circular, white enamel cast iron with a black rim sitting on a marble background. The casserole dish is filled with a mixture of cooked pasta, cooked chunks of seasoned chicken breast, and broccoli florets. Homemade alfredo sauce is being poured over the mixture from a stainless steel skillet raised above the casserole from the left side of the frame.

Mix together the cooked chicken, cooked pasta, and thawed broccoli in a casserole dish. Pour over the alfredo sauce and stir well.

A round, white enamel cast iron baking dish with a black rim is sitting on a white marble background. The baking dish is filled with a mixture of cooked pasta, broccoli florets, cooked chunks of chicken breast and alfredo sauce. A hand in the lower right corner of the casserole dish is sprinkling toasted breadcrumbs over the pasta bake.

Top the casserole with ½ cup of shredded Italian cheese and then sprinkle over 1/2 cup of buttered breadcrumbs. 

A chicken alfredo bake with broccoli topped with melted cheese and golden brown toasted breadcrumbs in a round, white enamel baking dish with a black rim that's sitting on a white, marble background.

Bake the casserole until all the cheese is melted and the breadcrumbs are golden brown (About 25-30 minutes).

A large serving of chicken alfredo bake in a flat, white bowl, and a black fork is resting on the right side of the bowl. The bowl is sitting on a wood background surround with a yellow and gray striped dish cloth, a dark wooden cutting board with Parmesan Cheese shavings on it, and a sprig of parsley and a bowl of untoasted breadcrumbs.

I’m craving this meal again — just LOOKING at it! ~Marion :)

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Cabbage Soup with Chicken and Pork

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