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High Protein Chicken Alfredo Bake Recipe

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This High Protein Chicken Alfredo recipe is a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic favorite, featuring chickpea pasta, tender air-fried chicken tenders, steamed broccoli, and a creamy Alfredo sauce, all topped with melted mozzarella and baked to bubbly perfection. It’s perfect as a high-protein meal that is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 8 ounces dry chickpea pasta

Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders (about 20 ounces cooked)
  • Sprinkle of salt
  • Sprinkle of pepper
  • Butter or Italian seasoning for seasoning

Vegetables

  • 8 cups broccoli, steamed

Sauce and Cheese

  • 7 ounces Alfredo sauce (Raos recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta: Cook the chickpea pasta al dente according to the package directions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare chicken: Season chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and butter or Italian seasoning. Air-fry at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fully cooked and slightly crispy on the outside.
  3. Steam broccoli: Steam the broccoli using a microwave steaming method or your preferred steaming method until tender-crisp.
  4. Combine and bake: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped cooked chicken, and steamed broccoli. Mix in the Alfredo sauce evenly. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with shredded mozzarella cheese, and bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

  • For meal prep, divide casserole evenly into six containers; use about 1 ounce Alfredo sauce and 2-3 tablespoons mozzarella cheese per container before baking or reheating.
  • You can use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut instead of air-frying chicken tenders.
  • Microwave steaming is a quick way to steam broccoli but you can also steam on stovetop or roast if preferred.
  • To reheat, microwave meal-prepped portions or broil if using oven-safe glass containers for a bubbly cheese top.
  • Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially salt and pepper.

Keywords: High Protein Chicken Alfredo, Chickpea Pasta Alfredo, Healthy Chicken Alfredo Bake, Air Fryer Chicken Recipe, Low Salt High Protein Dinner

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