Baked penne with chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms is a delectable casserole that combines the hearty flavors of penne pasta, tender chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, and earthy mushrooms in a creamy sauce. This one-pot dish is not only easy to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
This recipe offers a step-by-step guide to creating this comforting and flavorful dish. From preparing the creamy sauce to assembling the casserole and baking it to perfection, each step is explained in detail to ensure success even for novice cooks. Additionally, the recipe includes tips for customizing the dish to suit your preferences, such as using different types of pasta, vegetables, or cheeses.
To complement the main recipe, the article also features three additional variations: a vegetarian version that swaps chicken for tofu, a spicy version that incorporates chili flakes and cayenne pepper for a kick, and a cheesy version that adds an extra layer of indulgence with a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create a delicious and satisfying baked penne dish that will impress your family and friends.
CHICKEN BROCCOLI ALFREDO PENNE
This Chicken Alfredo Casserole with a healthier homemade Alfredo sauce makes the perfect weeknight meal - easy to make and everyone loves it!
Provided by Bake.Eat.Repeat.
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the penne according to the package directions in a large pot of boiling water. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until it is lightly browned, about 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring until it is incorporated and smooth.
- Add the thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the parmesan cheese, and whisk continuously for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Reduce the heat to a low simmer until the pasta is ready.
- Toss together the cooked penne, chicken, broccoli, and Alfredo sauce, and transfer everything to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, and the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese on top of the pasta.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 96 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1/8 recipe, Sodium 580 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat
BAKED PENNE WITH CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND MUSHROOMS
Make and share this Baked Penne With Chicken, Broccoli, and Mushrooms recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Topping: process the bread and butter in a food processor fitted with the steel blade until coarsely ground, about six 1-second pulses; set aside.
- Filling: adjust an oven rack to the middle position; preheat oven to 400°.
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat.
- Stir in 1 T salt and the broccoli; cook until bright green, about 1 minute.
- Remove the broccoli using a slotted spoon or wire spider and spread it out on a baking sheet to cool.
- Return the water to a boil; add in the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and toss with 1 T olive oil; leave it in the colander and set aside.
- Wipe the pot dry; add in the remaining 2 T oil and return to medium heat until shimmering.
- Add in the cremini and 3/4 t salt; cook until the mushrooms have released their juices and are brown around the edges, about 10 minutes.
- Add in the onion and cook until softened and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the wine and the dried porcini with their reserved liquid; cook until the liquid is almost evaporated, about 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the broth and cream; bring to a simmer, whisking often.
- Add in the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
- Off the heat, stir in the Asiago and pepper.
- Add in the cooked pasta and broccoli to the sauce; stir to combine.
- Transfer to a 13 x 9 inch baking dish and sprinkle with the bread crumb topping.
- Bake until the casserole is bubbling and the crumbs are lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.9, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 102.9, Sodium 248, Carbohydrate 72.4, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 10.4, Protein 38.1
MUSHROOM PENNE BAKE
This is an easy, hearty and delicious meal for a chilly evening! Its cheesy goodness will have you going in for seconds. Serve with salad and garlic bread. -Sue Aschemeier, Defiance, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot; cool slightly., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in marinara sauce and seasonings. Spread half the mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Stir ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese into pasta; spoon over mushroom mixture. Spread with remaining mushroom mixture., Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY ONE-POT PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS
Cooking pasta the way you would make risotto may sound new and hip. But it's at least old enough to have been demonstrated to me in Rome in 1976, and I imagine as old as pasta itself. In this method, the liquid is minimized: there's no need for a gallon per pound of pasta. The liquid is added gradually to the pasta, which absorbs it completely and thereby retains its starch. This makes the pasta creamy and rich; it also gains the flavor of the stock. You can use pretty much any pasta shape you like, but timing will vary depending on size. This approach may seem like more work than making pasta in the ordinary way. But as the making of the "sauce" is integrated into the pasta-cooking, it really becomes a one-dish meal - as interesting as risotto, and even a bit quicker. Here is a combination of gemelli with mushrooms and chicken to get you started.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, one pot, pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When hot, add shallot, garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms soften and begin to brown on edges, about 10 minutes. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is glossy and coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Add a little salt and pepper, then wine. Stir and let liquid bubble away.
- Ladle stock into skillet 1/2 cup or so at a time, stirring after each addition and every minute or so. When liquid is just about evaporated, add more. Mixture should be neither soupy nor dry. Keep heat at medium and stir frequently.
- Begin tasting pasta 10 minutes after you add it; you want it to be tender but with a tiny bit of crunch. When pasta is about 3 to 4 minutes away from being done, add chicken and stir to combine. Continue to cook until chicken is done - it will be white on inside when cut - and pasta is how you like it. Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley and Parmesan if using, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 558, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 999 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PENNE WITH BROCCOLI AND MUSHROOMS
Categories Milk/Cream Mushroom Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Parmesan Broccoli Fall Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Steam 4 cups broccoli florets until crisp-tender. Rinse under cold water. Drain.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and stemmed shiitake) and garlic and sauté until mushrooms are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add cream, thyme and red pepper and bring to boil. Add pasta and broccoli and cook until pasta is coated, tossing gently, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
CHICKEN TENDERS PARMESAN WITH PENNE AND BROCCOLI
Broiled chicken parmesan and broccoli-packed pasta are better for you than classic chicken tenders.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs. In another bowl, combine Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip tenders in egg, then in Parmesan mixture; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread 1 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Then top with chicken, remaining sauce, and finally mozzarella. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions, adding broccoli for final 30 seconds. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta and broccoli, and return to pot. Add oil and remaining Parmesan. Toss, gradually adding some reserved pasta water until pasta is lightly coated. Serve chicken with penne and broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 67 g
CREAMY BAKED PENNE AND CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS (OAMC)
From an America's Test Kitchen cookbook titled The Best Make-Ahead Recipe. The recipe book also included a variation for Creamy Baked Penne and Chicken with Artichokes, Tarragon, and Lemon. I've put in notes where appropriate to make the variation. In the ingredient list, use the variation ingredient in place of the original ingredient.
Provided by muncheechee
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a dutch oven over high heat. Stir in 1 tbsp salt and the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 tbsp oil. Set aside.
- Wipe the pot dry, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and set over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add the cremini mushrooms, onion, porcini mushrooms, and 1 tsp salt (VARIATION: No mushrooms. Add the artichokes, onion, and 1 tsp salt and cook until artichokes are lightly browned. Proceed to next step). Cover and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms have released their liquid, about 10 mintues. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high, and continue to cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are dry and browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and thyme (VARIATION: no thyme, add lemon zest) and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the broth, wine, and cream.
- Add the chicken breasts (VARIATION: and add bay leaves), partially cover, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover completely, and cook until the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat (VARIATION: and discard bay leaves). Remove the chicken and set aside to cool; keep the sauce covered. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into bite-sized pieces. Stir the shredded chicken and 1 cup of the cheese into the sauce with the cooked pasta until well combined (VARIATION: also stir in peas and lemon juice). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a 13 by 9-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the remaning 1 cup cheese.
- TO STORE: Wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap and then foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 month. (If frozen, the casserole must be thawed completely in the refrigerator, about 24 hours.).
- TO SERVE IF REFRIGERATED: Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 400 degrees. Unwrap the dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil that has been sprayed with vegetable spray (or use non-stick foil). Bake until the sauce is bubbling around the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until hot throughout and browned on top, 25 to 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle with the parsley before serving.
- TO SERVE RIGHT AWAY: Bake the casserole in a 400-degree oven, uncovered, until the sauce is bubbling and the top is browned, 25 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley before serving.
- BAKE HALF, FREEZE HALF: Divide between two 8 by 8-inch casserole dishes or three 9 by 3-inch loaf pans and follow storage directions (above). To serve, follow directions above, reducing cooking time by 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.1, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 112.1, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 34.4
BAKED PENNE WITH CHICKEN, BROCCOLI & SMOKED MOZZARELLA RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by á-25138
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and butter and set aside. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking dish and set aside. Preheat the oven to 400°F and make sure the oven rack is placed in the middle of the oven. In a large pot, bring the water for the pasta to a boil. Stir in one tablespoon salt and the broccoli. The broccoli cooks quickly so stay close! Cook the broccoli for 1 minute, until it is bright green. Quickly remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon to a plate. Return the water to a boil and add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 1 to 2 minutes less than how you would eat it normally (it will cook a bit more in the oven while baking). Drain the pasta in a colander and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Leave it in the colander and set it aside. Wipe the pot dry. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and return to medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until softened and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the flour, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the broth and cream; bring to a simmer, whisking often. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and smoked mozzarella. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the sauce; stir to combine. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the bread crumb topping. Bake until the casserole is bubbling and the crumbs are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients beforehand: Chopping your veggies, cooking your chicken, and measuring your seasonings in advance will make the cooking process smoother and quicker.
- Use a large baking dish: This will ensure that the pasta and sauce are evenly distributed and will prevent the dish from becoming too dry.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Cook it according to the package instructions, or slightly al dente, so that it retains its texture when baked.
- Generously season your dish: Don't be afraid to add herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste. This will enhance the flavor of the pasta, chicken, and vegetables.
- Use a flavorful cheese: A sharp cheddar, Parmesan, or Asiago cheese will add a delicious cheesy flavor to the dish.
- Serve immediately: Baked penne is best served hot, right out of the oven. Garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.
Conclusion:
Baked penne with chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. It's a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and comforting pasta dish, give this baked penne recipe a try.
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