Description
An amazing ultimate recipe for Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream or milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the broccoli florets and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cream, chicken broth, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken mixture, and sauce. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for family gatherings.
- Feel free to add more vegetables if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
