Best 20 Easy Broccoli Recipes

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Broccoli, a delicious and versatile vegetable, takes center stage in this culinary exploration. From the classic steamed broccoli with a hint of lemon and garlic to the tantalizing roasted broccoli with Parmesan and herbs, each recipe brings a unique flavor profile to your table. Discover the art of creating a simple yet satisfying side dish with steamed broccoli, or elevate your meal with a flavorful roasted broccoli that pairs perfectly with grilled meats and fishes. For a delightful twist, try the air fryer broccoli with a crispy coating and a tender-juicy interior. If you seek a quick and healthy snack, the microwaved broccoli with a sprinkle of salt and pepper is your go-to option. And for those who enjoy a touch of spice, the stir-fried broccoli with garlic and chili sauce will surely satisfy your cravings. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes guarantee an effortless and enjoyable cooking experience, making broccoli a star ingredient in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BROCCOLI QUICHE



Easy Broccoli Quiche image

This easy vegetarian quiche is a snap to make but looks great on the table.

Provided by sal

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 onion, minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 eggs, well beaten
1 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with crust.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and broccoli. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft. Spoon vegetables into crust and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Combine eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter. Pour egg mixture over vegetables and cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until center has set, 30 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 167.3 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 898.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI



Easy Lemon and Garlic Broccoli image

This is an easy recipe for a delicious broccoli side that takes just a few minutes to make.

Provided by Upagainstawall

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

EASY BAKED CHICKEN, RICE, AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



Easy Baked Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli Casserole image

No-fuss weeknight chicken casserole meal which covers all the bases...budget, taste, and ease.

Provided by B's Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup uncooked white rice
¾ cup water
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine chicken, soup, broccoli, rice, and water in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir, top with Cheddar cheese, and cover again. Continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center, rice is tender, and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 649.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

EASY BROCCOLI AND HAM QUICHE



Easy Broccoli and Ham Quiche image

This quiche has great flavor and can be used for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It tastes just as great the next day for leftovers! Use your favorite cheese!

Provided by JenCanCook

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 ½ cups diced cooked ham
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
4 eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Press the pie crust ito a 9-inch pie plate; set aside.
  • Place broccoli in a glass bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Cook broccoli in microwave in 1-minute intervals until evenly heated through, about 5 minutes total; set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in melted butter until slightly translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir ham and broccoli into the onion mixture and transfer to the pie crust.
  • Beat Cheddar cheese, milk, eggs, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour over the ham mixture. Sprinkle paprika over the entire quiche.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the quiche comes out clean, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 868.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

EASY BROCCOLI BACON SALAD



Easy Broccoli Bacon Salad image

Anybody who doesn't like broccoli will change their mind upon taking their first bite.

Provided by readycooker

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1 small red onion, chopped
12 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup raisins
¼ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine broccoli, onion, bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds in a bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and red wine vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over broccoli mixture and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 94.7 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

EASY BEEF AND BROCCOLI RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Beef And Broccoli Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: flank steak, garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, beef broth, broccoli floret, cornstarch, water, sesame seed

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb flank steak, sliced into thin strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons sesame oil
⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1 cup beef broth
4 cups broccoli floret
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
sesame seed, as desired

Steps:

  • In an oiled skillet over medium-high heat, sear the steak until cooked all the way through. Remove from the pan.
  • Add a little more oil, then add the garlic and ginger to the pan. Sauté until soft.
  • Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and beef broth. Stir until combined.
  • Add the broccoli florets.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Add to broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil, until sauce has thickened.
  • Add the beef back into the mixture, and serve over rice with sesame seeds, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 35 grams

EASY BROCCOLI SALAD



Easy Broccoli Salad image

After sampling this broccoli salad at a barbecue, the recipe was given to me without any measurements. I can toss to together, and it turns out great everytime. -Sara Sherlock, Pork Alice, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

EASY BROCCOLI-CHEESE CASSEROLE



Easy Broccoli-Cheese Casserole image

For the longest time, my mum would make this amazing broccoli casserole. It is more like a crustless quiche, but has converted many broccoli haters into broccoli lovers! I have not ever tweaked this recipe - not even to add minced garlic, sauteed onion, pimento, etc; it's too simple and delicious on its own to need tweaking. This can be made ahead and refrigerated before cooking. It freezes well and can be thawed prior to cooking.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head broccoli, chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
3 eggs
½ (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice water to create an ice bath.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook, uncovered, until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in the ice bath for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with vegetable oil.
  • Combine broccoli, cottage cheese, eggs, Cheddar cheese, butter, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 144.1 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 550.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

EASY BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



Easy Broccoli Casserole image

This is our family version/replacement of the traditional green bean casserole that everyone always brings. I am seriously in trouble if this is not on the holiday table!

Provided by Darcey Family

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 cups dry bread crumbs
½ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Put broccoli in a large microwave-safe bowl with a small amount of water in the bottom; cook in microwave until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain liquid from bowl. Stir mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise with the broccoli until evenly mixed; pour into prepared casserole dish.
  • Mix bread crumbs and melted butter together in a separate bowl; spread evenly over the broccoli mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the surface is bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 666.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

EASY BROCCOLI SOUP



Easy Broccoli Soup image

I saw this being made on TV (AWW) and thought it looked really good. On the programme they said to serve with toasted slices of french bread which were topped with crumbled blue cheese and grilled. I didn't have any on hand so I topped mine with parmesan cheese. I also, the second time round added some chopped bacon and simmered for another 15mins after I had blended the soup. You could also top each bowl of soup with a spoon of cream for a special occasion.

Provided by Jen T

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -2 tablespoon oil
1 onion (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced or use 2teasp from a jar)
1 large head broccoli (trimmed and chopped, about 500g)
1 potato (peeled & diced or leave skin on if you prefer)
6 cups chicken stock (homemade, from a carton or use 6teasp granules to 6 cups water or to your taste)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 -3 slices bacon (diced, optional variation)

Steps:

  • In a large deep pan heat the oil over medium and add the onion & garlic.
  • Cook gently until softened for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the potato, broccoli and stock and bring to the boil.
  • Turn heat down and simmer for 20 mins until vegetables are cooked.
  • Either pour into a blender and blend or use a stick blender in pan to make a smooth mixture.
  • If using a blender add soup back to the pan and heat gently.
  • It is at this point you can add the chopped bacon and simmer til bacon is cooked, about 15mins, then check seasoning.
  • If not adding the bacon, check seasoning and add salt & pepper to taste & reheat gently.
  • Serve in nice bowls with slices of french bread which have been toasted on one side, turned over and topped with either blue cheese or whatever cheese you have on hand and grilled for a few mins til melted & crispy, on the side.
  • Note: cooking time does not include the extra time for the bacon addition.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 442.4, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.6, Protein 10.7

EASY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO



Easy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo image

Fresh broccoli and tender chunks of chicken breast are combined with a creamy sauce flavored with Parmesan cheese and basil, then mixed with hot cooked fettuccine.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti, uncooked
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
¼ cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 ⅔ cups milk
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
¼ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min. of the pasta cooking time. Drain pasta mixture.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 to 2 min. or until sauce is well blended and heated through.
  • Add chicken mixture to pasta mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.2 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 543.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

FAST AND EASY RICOTTA CHEESE PIZZA WITH MUSHROOMS, BROCCOLI, AND CHICKEN



Fast and Easy Ricotta Cheese Pizza with Mushrooms, Broccoli, and Chicken image

This is a delicious pizza with a buttery ricotta cheese sauce and with a topping of mushrooms, broccoli, and chicken breast.

Provided by jen082907

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 (3 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the butter until no longer pink and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Combine the ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 1 minute; stir to combine. Spread the mixture over the pizza crust. Scatter the mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza. Arrange the cooked chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms evenly on top of the pizza.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 575.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

EASY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



Easy Chicken and Broccoli image

Best-loved comfort food that fits busy schedules.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
3 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can water
1 ½ cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Three Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA

Steps:

  • Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook and stir on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. or until browned.
  • Add broccoli, soup and water; stir. Bring to boil.
  • Stir in rice. Top with cheese; cover. Cook on low heat 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 737.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

EASY GRILLED BROCCOLI



Easy Grilled Broccoli image

A simple recipe for grilled broccoli with a hint of spice if you choose. This is the prefect side dish you can throw on the grill after you pull the meat up to rest.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound Broccoli, raw
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place broccoli florets in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the broccoli and toss to coat. Add salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper and toss to coat again.
  • Place broccoli in a grill basket and grill, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 328.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

EASY BROCCOLI FRITTATA



Easy Broccoli Frittata image

Easy-to-make broccoli frittata!

Provided by Yuhui Xu

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups bite-size broccoli pieces
8 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a pan with 2-inch sides.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over broccoli.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 373.2 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 750.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

QUICK AND EASY GARLIC BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN



Quick and Easy Garlic Broccoli with Parmesan image

This recipe for garlic broccoli has even the vegetable haters asking for more! It's perfect for those nights when all you have time for is the microwave.

Provided by Colleen Marie

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) package frozen broccoli
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
salt to and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high until defrosted, 3 to 4 minutes; they should be defrosted but not cooked all the way.
  • Add 1/4 cup Parmesan and garlic, stir, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir.
  • Serve with extra Parmesan sprinkled over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 129 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

EASY CHEESY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP



Easy Cheesy Cream of Broccoli Soup image

This is a fast but delicious soup recipe for those who like broccoli soup but don't like the canned taste. I use light cheese and 98% fat-free soup to reduce the fat content of the soup.

Provided by Keli Oelerich

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipes

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 ¼ cups milk
8 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare broccoli according to directions. Drain off excess water.
  • Add cream of mushroom soup and one can of milk to broccoli. Stir and heat thoroughly on low.
  • Add cheese, stirring until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Your quick and creamy soup is ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1909.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

EASY CHICKEN BROCCOLI PASTA



Easy Chicken Broccoli Pasta image

"This is so easy to throw together in a pinch. It's great served with some crusty bread and a nice veggie salad." Renee Pajestka - Brunswick, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup reduced-fat Alfredo sauce

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until lightly browned. Add pepper; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and pepper is tender., Drain pasta mixture; add to the pan. Reduce heat to low. Stir in wine, then Alfredo sauce; cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

FOUR CHEESE WHITE BROCCOLI PIZZA (EASY)



Four Cheese White Broccoli Pizza (Easy) image

A fabulous white pizza... again, four cheeses are used (grated parmesan, provolone, ricotta, & mozzarella) as well as fresh broccoli florets. You could substitute with spinach if you like, but we LOVE this recipe as is... I buy the pre-made pizza dough from my grocery store to save time, but you could always make your own of course. Also, I use MILD provolone - it's pre-packaged & pre-sliced think it is Belgioioso brand. Note: I use the 12 oz. bag of "Broccoli Wokly" which is already cut into florets - I steam it according to the package directions first in the bag & use the full bag on the pizza.

Provided by BlondieItaliana

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 1 pizza, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb pizza dough
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 lb provolone cheese, sliced (mild)
12 ounces broccoli florets (I use Broccoli Wokly whole 12 oz. bag steamed)
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
garlic powder
salt
oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Roll out dough. Coat pizza pan with the olive oil and spread out rolled dough evenly to all edges of pan. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Top with sliced provolone then place broccoli florets (already steamed per broccoli wokly package directions) on top of provolone. Using two teaspoons, spoon about 3/4 teaspoonful size spoonfuls of ricotta sporadically around the broccoli areas in empty spots. Season whole pizza with salt, oregano & garlic powder to taste then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly all over pizza.
  • Bake for 12-18 minutes or until crust just golden brown. Slice & serve.

EASY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



Easy Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken and Broccoli image

This is an easy dish with lots of flavor. To save some fat you can use full-fat milk in place of the 18% cream but it will not be as creamy.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta
3 cups fresh broccoli florets (can use less)
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
seasoning salt or white salt
black pepper
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
2 tablespoons flour
1 pinch dried thyme (rubbed between fingers to release flavor)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/2 cups 18% table cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions, adding in the fresh broccoli florets the last minute of cooking time; drain (do not rinse) then transfer to a large bowl and toss with 1-2 tablespoon oil or butter to prevent sticking; cover lightly with foil to keep warm.
  • Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and browned (adding in the garlic the last 3 minutes of cooking time).
  • Add in flour, pinch dried thyme and cayenne pepper (if using); stir with wooden spoon for 1 minute.
  • Add in table cream and grated parmesan cheese; bring to a simmer, stirring constantly and cook 1-2 minutes and until smooth and thickened.
  • Add in salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and broccoli; toss to coat.
  • Pass more Parmesan cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.3, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 235.8, Sodium 300.5, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 56.3

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellow or wilted florets.
  • Trim the broccoli properly: Cut off the tough ends of the broccoli stems and remove any leaves. Cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
  • Blanch the broccoli (optional): Blanching the broccoli before cooking helps to preserve its color and nutrients. To blanch the broccoli, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they are bright green. Drain the broccoli and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Choose the right cooking method: Broccoli can be cooked in a variety of ways, including steaming, roasting, sautéing, and stir-frying. The best cooking method will depend on your personal preferences and the other ingredients in your dish.
  • Season the broccoli well: Broccoli is a versatile vegetable that can be seasoned with a variety of herbs, spices, and sauces. Some popular seasonings for broccoli include garlic, lemon, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.

Conclusion:

Broccoli is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its mild flavor and versatility, broccoli can be easily incorporated into a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a healthy main course, broccoli is a great option.

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