Best 6 Chicken Broccoli And Fusilli Pasta Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our versatile chicken, broccoli, and fusilli pasta dish, a symphony of flavors that caters to diverse dietary preferences. This delectable one-pot meal offers a flexible canvas for customization, allowing you to tailor it to your unique taste and dietary restrictions. Vegetarians can rejoice in the meatless variation, while pasta lovers can delight in the classic rendition with chicken. Both versions promise a satisfying and nutritious feast, packed with tender chicken or protein-rich chickpeas, vibrant broccoli florets, and toothsome fusilli pasta, all harmoniously united in a creamy, flavorful sauce. Whether you're seeking a quick weekday dinner or a comforting weekend meal, this chicken, broccoli, and fusilli pasta is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FUSILLI WITH BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN



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Serve four food groups in one delicious dish: corkscrew pasta, broccoli, chicken, and a sprinkling of Parmesan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt
1 head broccoli, separated into small florets
1 pound fusilli pasta, (or similar size pasta, such as ziti)
2 garlic cloves, crushed with the flat side of a knife
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken; let cool. Using a fork, shred meat into bite-size pieces. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add broccoli, and cook until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain, and pat dry with paper towels. Add pasta to boiling water; cook until al dente. Drain.
  • Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add cooked broccoli and the garlic. Cook, stirring often, 2 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken and cooked pasta. Cook 1 minute more. Remove garlic cloves. Transfer pasta mixture to a large platter. Serve with cheese.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND CHERRY TOMATO FUSILLI



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For a one-dish weekday meal, serve our fusilli with chicken, broccoli and cherry tomatoes. It has half the fat of spaghetti and meatballs, plus it combines a healthy dose of vegetables.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (each about 8 ounces)
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 tablespoon kosher salt
6 cloves garlic, 2 smashed and 4 minced
2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
3 slightly heaping cups small broccoli florets (about 7 ounces)
12 ounces spinach fusilli pasta (about 3/4 of a pound box)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon chile flakes
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano, plus more to pass
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the chicken, broth, 1 teaspoon of the salt, smashed garlic, and parsley. Bring just to a boil, remove from the heat, and set aside, covered, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken, strain the broth. Pull the chicken into strips and put in a bowl with about 1/4 cup of the broth. Reserve the rest of the chicken broth.
  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer broccoli with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Return the water to a boil, add the fusilli and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente to tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes.
  • While the pasta cooks, combine the minced garlic, oil, and chile flakes in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until somewhat soft, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of the broth, the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and stir in the butter and 1/4 cup of the pecorino until incorporated. Stir in the chicken and broccoli, bring to a simmer, and remove from the heat.
  • Drain the pasta in a colander in the sink. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the remaining 1/4 cup pecorino. Pour the sauce over the pasta, season with pepper, and toss to combine. (If the sauce around the pasta seems "tight", add a little more broth, until it loosely naps the fusilli.) Serve in large bowls and pass additional cheese at the table, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 8.5 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND FUSILLI IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Nicholas Puniello

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Garlic     Pasta     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Broccoli     Bon Appétit     Boston     Massachusetts     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups broccoli florets (from about 1 large bunch)
3/4 pound fusilli or other corkscrew pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 8 cloves)
3 large skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to large bowl. Add fusilli to same pot and cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and chicken and saut$amp;eacute; until chicken is just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl with broccoli. Add wine, broth and cream to skillet and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Add pasta, broccoli, chicken and cheese to sauce and toss until mixture is heated through and coated evenly with sauce.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RABE WITH FUSILLI PASTA



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This recipe was printed in Boston Globe's 'Ask the Chef' column this week. The recipe originates from Rino's Place in East Boston. It's pretty tasty (even my 9 year old devoured it) and gave me an excuse to try a new veggie -- broccoli rabe. I'm posting the recipe the way I made it tonight, but if you want to try the Rino's Place, full calorie version, use 5/8 C of oil instead of 1/3 C and add 4 tablespoons of butter at the same time as the wine. I made this with whole wheat fusilli -- its a bit heavier and a little nuttier tasting than regular fusilli, and offers your family a serving of whole grains. I think this dish would go well as a dish to pass or as a dish to serve for company.

Provided by Lowfat Linda

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces fusilli (or gemelli)
2 bunches broccoli rabe, de-stemmed
1/2 cup flour
3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling, salted water.
  • Remove the pasta from the water with a strainer, saving the water in the pot. Set pasta aside.
  • Return water to the heat and bring to a boil.
  • Blanch broccoli rabe for two minutes, then strain and set aside.
  • Dredge chicken in flour, shake off excess.
  • Heat oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan and cook chicken for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Add garlic, broccoli rabe, salt and pepper to chicken, toss to combine.
  • Add wine and broth, stir to combine and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta, stir to combine and remove from heat.
  • Serve topped with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.1, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 134.1, Sodium 273.2, Carbohydrate 65.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 65.2

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND FUSILLI PASTA



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I found this recipe some years ago and it is one of my favorites. It is a dish that the whole family will love and it is healthy and quick after a long day.

Provided by BakingGuru

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups broccoli florets
3/4 lb fusilli
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves
3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup white wine
16 ounces low sodium chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minute Using a slotted spoon remove broccoli to a large bowl. Add fusilli to same pot and cook pasta al dente (almost done). Drain pasta.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat. Crush garlic and add to oil, slice chicken to 1/2 inch strips and add to oil. Be careful not to let the garlic brown or burn. Cook chicken about 5 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a bowl with broccoli. Add wine, chicken broth and cream to the skillet and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minute Add pasta, broccoli, chicken, and parmesan and toss until mixture is heated through and coated evenly with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.4, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 95.9, Sodium 224.7, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 28.4

FUSILLI WITH RAPINI (BROCCOLI RABE), GARLIC, AND TOMATO WINE SAUCE



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Delicious in the spring, cut rapini before it flowers for tender greenery. Absolutely delicious and very easily adaptable for whatever's growing in your garden.

Provided by sophie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup uncooked fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 sprig fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon dried Italian herb mix, or to taste
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ cup white wine
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 green onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover the broccoli rabe, sprinkle in some salt, and bring the salted water to a boil. Stir in the broccoli rabe, and cook until bright green and just starting to become tender, about 2 minutes; drain the rabe, and cool in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the fusilli, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the 2 roughly-chopped garlic cloves until they start to turn translucent, about 2 minutes; sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and stir in rosemary sprig, dried Italian herb mix, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Stir in the blanched rabe, white wine, and tomatoes; remove rosemary sprig, and bring the mixture to a boil. Mix in the cooked fusilli pasta, green onions, and 1 minced clove of garlic; simmer for 1 more minute, and serve topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 390.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around the kitchen.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Al dente pasta is the best choice for this dish, as it will hold its shape and not become mushy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken and broccoli. If you do, the ingredients will not cook evenly. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking.
  • Serve the dish immediately. This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

Chicken, broccoli, and fusilli pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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