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Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo Noodle Casserole. Our new weeknight staple! Chicken seasoned with Italian herbs, layered with dry pasta, broccoli, and a simple homemade Alfredo-style sauce. Sprinkle cheese and a little extra garlic on top, then bake until bubbling and golden. No boiling, no sautéing — just mix, bake, and enjoy. Finish with grated parmesan and fresh parsley. So simple, so delicious.
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I’m all about casseroles this fall season — I love them. I made this one for my family the other night, and everyone agreed it’s a new favorite. And truly, the name says it all: just dump and bake. No extra pots or pans, no extra steps. Completely fuss-free but still incredibly delicious.
It’s the perfect family casserole for this busy time of year. As much as I love cooking elaborate meals, there are so many nights when I have almost no time, but I still want to put something comforting and homemade on the table. Recipes like this make that possible — and honestly, they’re the ones we end up relying on most.
I’ll be making this cozy, creamy casserole on repeat all fall and winter long.
These are the details
Ingredients
- salted butter
- boneless chicken breast or tenders
- italian seasoning
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt, pepper, chili flakes
- dry short-cut pasta or egg noodles
- chopped broccoli
- milk
- heavy cream
- cream cheese
- parmesan cheese
- mozzarella or provolone cheese
Tools To Use
You’ll need a large oven-safe casserole dish with a lid. No lid? Foil works too! And a mixing bowl. That’s all.
Tip: use scissors to cut the chicken directly into your casserole dish.
Steps
Step 1: Season the chicken
Melt the butter directly in your casserole dish. Add the chicken, season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper + a pinch of chili flakes.
Step 2: Layer with noodles
Scatter the dry noodles and broccoli florets evenly over the seasoned chicken.
Pour water overtop, this will ensure the pasta cooks up perfectly tender as it bakes.
Step 3: Make the Alfredo sauce
This is a quick and easy version of Alfredo sauce, but it’s so delicious.
In a bowl, whisk together the melted cream cheese, milk, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan until smooth. Melting the cream cheese first helps it incorporate seamlessly.
Want even more flavor? Stir in a spoonful of basil pesto — it’s incredible.
Evenly pour the sauce over the noodles and broccoli.
Step 4: Add cheese and bake
Sprinkle a handful of shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese over the top — I love using a mix of both. Then dust lightly with garlic powder. It’s my secret trick for making the top irresistibly flavorful.
Cover the casserole and bake for about 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the pasta has softened. Remove the cover and bake a few minutes longer to brown the top and get everything bubbling.
Serving
Finish with fresh parsley or basil and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan, if you like.
This cozy, no-fuss casserole is pure comfort food. It reminds me of nights growing up eating my mom’s chicken noodle casserole with my brothers. It’s simple, nostalgic, and always a crowd-pleaser!
Looking for other easy family-style recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole
Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken
Cheesy Zucchini Chicken and Rice Bake
One Skillet Street Corn Chicken Enchilada Bake
Lastly, if you make this Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo Noodle Casserole, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Dump and Bake Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1-2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound boneless chicken, cut into cubes
- salt and black pepper
- chili flakes
- 1 pound dry short cut pasta or egg noodles
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 4 ounces cream cheese, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone
- fresh parsley or basil, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.2. Melt the butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish with high sides. Add the chicken, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. 3. Arrange the noodles and broccoli over the raw chicken. Pour over 1 1/2 cups of water.4. Mix the melted cream cheese with the heavy cream. Whisk in the milk and the parmesan. Add additional Italian seasoning to taste. Evenly pour the cream mix over the noodles and broccoli. Top with cheese. Sprinkle with additional garlic powder. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake another 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is browning and the noodles on top are getting crispy. 5. Top with fresh chopped parsley or basil. Scoop and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
We love so many HBH recipes so I thought I would give this recipe a go for our busy sports nights. I followed the recipe as written but found there to be SO much liquid pooled in the bottom of the dish. I wanted to like it, but don’t think this one will make the rotation.
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks so much for making so many recipes. I am so sorry to hear this one did not turn out for you!
I am making this right now and it reminds me of the no boil brie Mac n cheese recipe. A family favorite!! I am a little worried about the oven temperature. Should I be?
Hi Betsy,
Thanks so much for making this recipe! Are you worried that it is too high? You could reduce if you wanted, but I like to use 425F. I hope you love this dish!
T! I can officially join the 5***** list! Excellent. I did two batches, one gluten free and one using regular noodles. The family (all in their 40’) all went back for seconds. I was worried about the temperature and, in the end, opted for the lower temp which turned out well as we were joined by neighbors at our fire pit (we live in Wyoming) which delayed dinner over an hour. Long story. Short story…fabulous! With thanks, Betsy
Yay!! Thanks so much, Betsy! Love to hear this dish was a hit, thanks for giving it a try!
My whole family loved this recipe!
Hey Laurie,
Fantastic! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it!
Have a great Friday!
I liked this a lot. I do think a slightly smaller pan or a bit more liquid (1/2 c) would elevate it to creamy… also cutting Italian seasoning in 1/2 next time.. I do prefer this to traditional chicken Alfredo as it feels more substantial.
Hey Jessica,
I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for making it and your comment!
Have the best weekend!
I followed the recipe as written except I only used about 3/4 of lb. egg noodles and I tried to stir it all into dish vs layering. Then I added the cheese topping. When I removed the foil top, I tried to stir in the noodles that were on top to give them a bit more liquid before final browning (tried to avoid the cheese). All the seasonings gave it a really good flavor. Served it with your beer bread and a green salad. There was a little bit of liquid remaining in the bottom (not surprised since I didn’t use the full noodle amt) but it wasn’t runny at all. My Monday dinner crew enjoyed it, even coming back for second helpings. Thanks for another win!
Hey Joy,
Perfect! Love to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a lot for making it!
Happy Tuesday!
I precooked the noodles based on the other reviews and it was perfect! So tasty
Hey Marissa,
Happy Friday! Thrilled to hear this dish turned out nicely for you, thanks for making it and your comment!
Loved this recipe! I used bone broth instead of water and after reading some comments gave it an extra 10-15 minutes. Noodles were crunchy on top but perfectly cooked in the middle. Also added some bread crumbs and Gruyère cheese on top. Perfect for an easy dinner for a Friday night after a busy week.
Hey Kelsey,
Awesome!! Thanks a lot for making this recipe and your notes, so glad it was enjoyed!
Have a great Sunday!☃️
Not sure what the thought process was here…crunchy noodles?? The noodles didn’t cook and were basically raw on top, the bottom was watery, the chicken was soggy. I should have trusted my judgement and mixed the whole thing together instead of just layering things and putting it in the oven because we had to throw the whole thing away. I normally love HBH recipes but this was a big miss
Hi Amanda,
So very sorry to hear this dish did not turn out for you! Thanks for making it and sharing your feedback!
This too way too long too bake for me and the seasonings overpowered the chicken.
Hi Shelley,
Very sorry to hear this! Thanks for trying the recipe and sharing your feedback!
Could this meal be made ahead?
Hey Jennifer,
Totally, that will work nicely for you! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try!
I love so many HBH recipes, but this one did not turn out well for me. I don’t have great luck with most dump and bake dishes. I made two pans of this- one with penne and one with rigatoni. The penne definitely worked better than the rigatoni. I also felt like the Italian herbs overpowered the chicken, it was all I could taste.
Hi Betsy,
Thanks for trying this dish and sharing your feedback, very sorry to hear it was not enjoyed!
Tieghan this is delicious!
Went to the store to buy broccolli, spent $75, and came home without the broccolli, so substituted a bag of frozen peas.
A real keeper, thank you!
Hi Pauline,
Ohh no! So sorry to hear about your broccoli! Glad you enjoyed this casserole, I hope you will make it again:)
Happy Holidays!
Made this for the first time. Came out perfect. I did double the chicken and used Barilla Protein+ penne pasta for mine. Probably a bit more cheese as I used up what was on hand.
Hey David,
Perfect! I’m so glad to hear this dish turned out well for you, thanks for making it!
Have a great week!