Broccoli and Chicken Alfredo Bake for Weight Loss 😋

Ingredients

• 4 cups Broccoli Florets (fresh, cut into bite‑size florets)
• 1.5 lb Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless, cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (full‑fat for a rich sauce)
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (low‑moisture shredded)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for sautéing chicken)
• 2 teaspoons Seasoning Blend (mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning)
• 0.25 cup Water (to thin sauce if needed)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Roast Broccoli

   Toss the broccoli florets with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 400°F

3. Prepare Chicken

   While the broccoli roasts, cut the chicken breast into bite‑size pieces, season with the seasoning blend, and heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Cook the chicken until it is about 80‑90% done (no longer pink), about 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

4. Make Alfredo Sauce

   Reduce heat to medium. Add the heavy whipping cream to the same skillet, scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Stir until the cream bubbles, then add the shredded mozzarella and melt, stirring until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

5. Adjust Sauce Consistency

   If the sauce looks too thick, stir in up to ¼ cup water (or chicken broth) until you reach a pourable consistency.

   Time: PT1M

6. Combine Chicken and Sauce

   Return the partially cooked chicken pieces to the skillet, mixing them thoroughly with the Alfredo sauce.

   Time: PT2M

7. Assemble Casserole

   Spread the roasted broccoli evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the chicken‑Alfredo mixture over the broccoli, smoothing the top with the wooden spoon.

   Time: PT3M

8. Bake

   Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 400°F

9. Rest and Serve

   Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

530

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Fat

35 g

Fiber

3 g