# Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccine Bake

This chicken and broccoli fettuccine bake comes together rich, cozy, and indulgent with a silky garlic parmesan cream sauce, grilled chicken, and melted mozzarella.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 10 oz fettuccine
- Salt
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- Salt
- black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup reserved pasta water
- 0.5 tsp dried Italian herbs or thyme
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

## Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
3. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
4. Blanch the broccoli by adding it to boiling water for 2 minutes.
5. Drain and set aside.
6. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
7. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
8. Pour in the heavy cream, dried herbs, and Parmesan cheese.
9. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
10. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some reserved pasta water and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
11. Add the cooked fettuccine and broccoli to the sauce, tossing gently to coat evenly.
12. Fold in half of the sliced chicken and season with salt and pepper.
13. Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish.
14. Top with the remaining chicken and sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the top.
15. Bake uncovered for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
16. Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.

## Equipment

- large pot
- baking dish
- saucepan

## Tips

- Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
- Add spinach or bell peppers for extra color and nutrition.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese before baking for a crispy topping.
- For a lighter option, swap heavy cream for half-and-half.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1467714374965562?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e2cb9c16-9143-4dbc-a48f-666aaa9bb625
- Extracted: 2026-02-23

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