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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.
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
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 779 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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!
This post was originally published on October 13, 2025
Can I use kale instead of broccoli and chicken thighs instead of breast?
Want to make tonight but don’t have your ingredients and can’t get to the store. Please give me your opinion. Thank you!!
Hey there,
Totally! I think both of those would be great options here. I hope you love this dish, let me know how it turns out for you!
This is one of the worst recipes I’ve ever made.
Sorry to hear this, Emma. If there is anything that I can help with, please let me know!
I had the same issues. The sauce separated and was runny. It still tasted good. Usually every recipe from HBH is a foolproof winner so I am very thankful for all the great ones!
Thanks so much, Dorothy:) So sorry to hear you had some issues with this recipe, I appreciate you giving it a try!
I made this tonight…..soooo good. Everything came out perfect. Just a side note, I absolutely love trying your recipes.
Hey Jessica,
Happy Sunday!🎃 Thanks for giving this recipe a whirl, so glad it turned out nicely for you!
I have trouble believing this recipe was throughly tested. Crunchy noodles, separated sauce, uneven cooking because the ingredients don’t have the same cooking time…I don’t know of anyone who would prefer a dish like this.
This did not turn out well at all. The sauce separated, it was watery, and it did not cook evenly at all.
Sorry to hear this, Wren. Thanks for trying the recipe and your feedback. Have a great weekend!
This just isn’t how you’d make this dish successfully. I understand what HBH is trying to accomplish with it, but it’s not done correctly. This ends up with uncooked noodles, a broken sauce and rubbery chicken. I think the team needs to get back to the drawing board.
Thanks for sharing your feedback, Susan!
I really enjoyed this dish. I was in a hurry and have two little ones so I used Raos Alfredo sauce instead of making the Alfredo. I also added Panko at the end to top it off. I will make the recipe again.
Thanks so much, Noelle! Such a great idea to use Rao’s in a pinch! Glad to hear it was enjoyed! xx
Great flavor and a super simple recipe to make after a busy day at work. I wanted the noodles and broccoli a little softer so I baked it covered for an hour. Stirred it and then baked it uncovered another 20 min. I would make this again but I will probably par boil the pasta and broccoli so it cooks faster.
Hey Donna,
Happy Friday! I really appreciate you making this recipe and reporting back. Thrilled it turned out well!
Do you mean softened cream cheese? Ive never heard of melted cream cheese.
Hi Patty,
I like to melt mine in the oven, but super soft cream cheese is just fine to use. I hope you love this recipe!
This needs a lot of reworking.
Thanks for sharing your feedback, Brylee. If there is a specific suggestion that you have, please let me know!
Honestly this dish was awful.
Hi Cara,
Sorry to hear you did not enjoy this dish. If there is anything that I can help with, please let me know!
I really wanted to like this one but whew it was rough. 🙁
Hi Kate,
Sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy this recipe. If there is anything that I can help with, please let me know!
This had good flavor but over all the recipe needs a lot of adjustments. First I would add more liquid. I would also put the pasta at the bottom to make sure it is all completely covered in liquid so every noodle cooks. I would cook for longer at a lower temp. The sauce did separate, probably due to the high temp,which didn’t affect flavor but looks bad. The noodles on the top were too hard to even eat. I had to remove the entire top and toss it. I think there are much better recipes for one pot pasta dishes out there that you can make!
HI Marcy,
Thanks for trying this dish and sharing your feedback. Sorry to hear you had to make some adjustments!
This was delicious and my husband liked the crunchy noodles on top!
I used 2 cups of chicken broth instead of water and all noodles,chicken and broccoli were cooked through
Thanks so much, Pat! Love to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it!
Can you cook the pasta first
Hi Linda,
Sure, that would work, but you would probably want to reduce the water. Let me know how this dish turns out for you!