Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 ½ cups half & half
• 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 12 oz rotini pasta cooked to al dente (4 ounces)
• 2 cups broccoli florets steamed
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast cubed
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 8 ounces

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a casserole or baking dish.
• In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Whisk in flour for 1 minute until golden.3 tablespoons butter,3 tablespoons flour
• Gradually whisk in half & half until sauce is smooth and thickened. Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan until melted and incorporated. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then remove from heat.2 ½ cups half & half,4 ounces cream cheese,½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese,1 teaspoon garlic powder,1 teaspoon salt,1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Combine pasta, broccoli, chicken, and sauce in a large bowl and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella.12 oz rotini pasta,2 cups broccoli florets,2 cups cooked chicken breast,2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes on high until the cheese is bubbly and browned. Serve warm.