Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta Bake Recipe - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta (about 3 cups uncooked)
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
• 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces and steamed until tender-crisp
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk (whole milk recommended for richness)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Red pepper flakes, for a touch of heat
• Additional grated Parmesan