Best 7 Creamy Chicken Pasta And Broccoli Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a creamy culinary masterpiece that combines the comforting flavors of tender chicken, succulent broccoli florets, and al dente pasta, enveloped in a velvety sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. This Creamy Chicken Pasta and Broccoli Bake is not just any ordinary dish; it's a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.

But that's not all! This comprehensive article features a collection of delectable recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to impress your dinner guests or a beginner seeking a hassle-free meal, you'll find something to suit your needs. From the classic Creamy Chicken Pasta and Broccoli Bake to variations like the Lightened-Up Version, the Veggie-Packed Version, and the Gluten-Free Version, this article has it all.

So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey where creamy indulgence meets wholesome goodness. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photographs, these recipes will guide you towards creating a dish that will become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY BROCCOLI CHICKEN PASTA



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When you need dinner under 30 minutes, this broccoli chicken pasta with the creamiest sauce will save the day. Say hello to your family's new favorite!

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

500 g (1lb) boneless chicken thighs (chopped into bite size pieces )
2 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves (crushed/minced)
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1 tsp dried thyme
2-3 cups broccoli (sliced into small florets)
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 tsp lemon juice
salt and pepper (to taste )
500 g (1lb) pasta (cooked + 1 cup cooking water reserved)

Steps:

  • Heat a large pan over high heat.
  • Drizzle a few teaspoons of olive oil over the chicken then season with salt and pepper.
  • Brown the chicken in the pan for a few minutes until the chicken is opaque white and starting to turn golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the butter and garlic to the pan and allow to cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the cream and add the thyme and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer then add the chicken and broccoli to the pan. Partially cover and Allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes until the chicken and broccoli are cooked.
  • Add the Parmesan and stir into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss in the pasta and add some of the reserved cooking water if necessary. You want the pasta to be well-coated in the cream sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 339 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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This casserole is a hit with my whole family. Even my children enjoy eating their broccoli with this homemade meal.

Provided by Jill P

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 54m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta, uncooked
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
⅛ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup onion, finely diced
1 pound ground chicken
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain, cover, and set aside until needed.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 cup broccoli; toss and cook just until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle broccoli with flour, and cook 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Pour in the milk, and stir to blend. Season with salt, pepper, and chipotle pepper powder, if desired. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer mixture until sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. Mix in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, ground chicken, and remaining 1 cup of broccoli. Cook and stir until chicken is evenly browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and cook until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven broiler to High. Lightly grease 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Toss the pasta with the broccoli sauce until evenly blended. Stir in the sour cream, if desired. Stir the broccoli sauce mixture into the chicken mixture. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Cook under preheated broiler until cheese melts and browns around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 124.7 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 405 mg, Sugar 5 g

ONE-POT CREAMY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, chicken breast, seasoned salt, pepper, small onion, broccoli, milk, bowtie pasta, shredded parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon oil
1 ½ lb chicken breast, cubed
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided
pepper, to taste
1 small onion, sliced
1 medium head broccoli
6 cups milk
1 lb bowtie pasta
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat half of the oil in a large pot. Add in the chicken, season with half of the seasoned salt and pepper, and cook.
  • Once the chicken is nicely browned and cooked through, remove it from the pan. Set aside.
  • Add in remaining oil, onion, and broccoli. Cover for 2 minutes. Season with remaining seasoned salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the onions begin to become translucent.
  • Pour in milk and bring to a boil. Stir periodically so the bottom does not burn.
  • Once milk is bubbling, add pasta and stir frequently until pasta reaches your desired doneness (approximately 10 minutes at medium heat).
  • Add in Parmesan and mozzarella. Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in chicken until well incorporated.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1057 calories, Carbohydrate 115 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 80 grams, Sugar 25 grams

CHICKEN-AND-BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE



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Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Casserole

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16-oz.) package penne pasta
4 cups 1-in. fresh broccoli florets (from 24 oz. whole broccoli)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. cubes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup chopped pepperoncini salad peppers
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces pre-shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 cups), divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F with oven rack 6 to 8 inches from heat. Cook pasta in a large stockpot or Dutch oven according to package directions, adding broccoli for the last 2 minutes of cook time. Transfer pasta and broccoli to a colander, and drain well.
  • Add oil to the same stockpot, and heat over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt. Cook chicken in hot oil, turning occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and add cream cheese, heavy cream, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted and sauce begins to bubble, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in pepperoncini peppers, garlic powder, and 1 cup of the mozzarella until combined. Return pasta and broccoli to pot, and stir to coat.
  • Transfer pasta mixture to a 13- x 9-inch broiler-proof baking dish, and top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella. Bake in preheated oven until heated through, about 10 minutes. Increase temperature to broil, and broil until cheese on top is golden brown, about 3 minutes.

CREAMY CHICKEN, PASTA AND BROCCOLI BAKE



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A tasty one dish meal from Kraft. They kept it quite light, and it's still creamy and comforting. You can use any shaped pasta and try to go for the high fibre ones. Smart Pasta has the most fibre, but you can use whole wheat or whatever your favourite is. I listed whole wheat so the nutritional count would be better and Zaar doesn't accept Smart Pasta. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups whole wheat rotini pasta, uncooked
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup light cream cheese spread
3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
2 tablespoons lowfat parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Cook pasta as per package directions, adding broccoli for the last 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat large nonstick frying pan on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Stir in broth; simmer 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Add cream cheese; cook and stir on low heat 1 minute or until melted. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella.
  • Drain pasta and broccoli. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 8 inch square baking dish; cover.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 3 minutes or until melted. Let stand 5 minutes.

CREAMY ONE-PAN CHICKEN & BROCCOLI PASTA



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Who doesn't love a creamy chicken pasta? If you don't have broccoli, there are so many alternatives - green beans, halved brussels sprouts or leafy greens

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp olive oil, for frying
200g cooked chicken, torn into pieces
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 chicken stock cube
160g dried short pasta
100g frozen peas
200g long-stem broccoli, cut into 3-4 pieces
150g crème fraîche
1 lemon, juiced
30g parmesan, grated, plus extra to serve
small bunch fresh mint, leaves picked

Steps:

  • Drizzle a little oil into a large, high-sided frying pan set over a medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and garlic, and fry for 5 mins, stirring often so it doesn't burn. Pour in 900ml boiling water, then add the stock cube and pasta along with some seasoning. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 8 mins.
  • Stir in the peas and broccoli for the last 4 mins of cooking time, and replace the lid. You might need to increase the heat slightly to get the temperature back up to a simmer. Add a splash more water if the pasta is looking dry. After 4 mins, remove the lid and reduce the heat to low, then stir in the crème fraîche. Taste for seasoning. Remove the pan from the heat and stir through the lemon juice, parmesan and mint leaves. Finish with some extra parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 957 calories, Fat 54 grams fat, SaturatedFat 28 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 2.5 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE



Chicken & broccoli pasta bake image

This dish can be assembled ready for baking a good few hours ahead - and it's all cooked in one pan

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Pasta, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

350g pasta shells or quills
200g broccoli, cut into very small florets and the stems thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
350g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
175g chestnut mushrooms, quartered
4 tbsp sundried tomato paste
80g soft cheese with garlic and herbs (such as Boursin)
284ml carton single cream
bunch of spring onions, finely sliced
85g mature cheddar, grated
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
50g flaked almonds

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 190C/ fan170C/ gas 5. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Throw in 350g pasta shells or quills, stir well and return to the boil.
  • Cook for 6 minutes, then add 200g broccoli, cut into very small florets and stems thinly sliced, and cook for 5-6 minutes more until the pasta is just cooked. Drain well, then return to the pan.
  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a wide pan, add 350g thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts and fry until lightly browned.
  • Tip in 175g quartered chestnut mushrooms and stir fry for 1 minute, then stir in 4 tbsp sundried tomato paste, 80g soft cheese with garlic and herbs and a 284ml carton single cream.
  • Gently simmer, stirring, until the cheese has melted to thicken the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta, stirring gently until coated, then tip into a shallow ovenproof dish (about 1.7 litre capacity) and level the top.
  • Mix a bunch of finely sliced spring onions, 85g grated mature cheddar, 1 finely chopped garlic clove and 50g flaked almonds for the topping and sprinkle over the pasta. Bake for 20 minutes until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 71 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 0.42 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • For a creamy sauce, use heavy cream or half-and-half instead of milk.
  • If you don't have broccoli florets, you can use chopped broccoli or frozen broccoli.
  • Add some grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce for extra flavor.
  • Serve the pasta bake with a side of garlic bread or salad.

Conclusion:

Creamy chicken pasta and broccoli bake is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can create a tasty and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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