Best 7 Fusilli With Broccoli And Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our delectable Fusilli with Broccoli and Chicken, a tantalizing pasta dish that combines the vibrant green florets of broccoli, tender chicken morsels, and toothsome fusilli pasta, all harmoniously united in a creamy and flavorful sauce. This delectable dish is a perfect embodiment of a balanced meal, boasting a medley of textures and a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. Alongside this delightful main course, we also present a collection of equally enticing recipes that are sure to tantalize your palate and elevate your dining experience. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this exquisite Fusilli with Broccoli and Chicken, along with a treasure trove of other culinary delights waiting to be discovered.

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

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

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 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

FUSILLI WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RABE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for the pasta water
1/2 pound (8 ounces) fusilli pasta
1 bunch broccoli rabe, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 shallot, sliced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Half a rotisserie chicken, meat pulled and shredded, about 2 cups shredded meat
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season the water generously with salt. Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions indicate, about 6 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe to the water with the pasta and cook for an additional minute. Drain well reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat an additional minute. To the hot oil add the garlic, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes or until soft and fragrant. Add the chicken and toss well to coat in all the flavors. Cook, stirring often until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the pasta to the pan along with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Toss well to combine adding the pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Serve with additional cheese if desired.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND FUSILLI IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE



Chicken, Broccoli and Fusilli in Garlic Cream Sauce image

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.

FUSILLI WITH BROCCOLI AND ANCHOVIES



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This is Italian country cooking at its best, a simple dish that requires few ingredients and very little time. Use the same pot of water that you use to cook the broccoli for the pasta. Then finish the broccoli and anchovy mixture in a pan while the pasta is cooking, and toss the pasta with the sauce right in the pan.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     quick, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 generous bunch broccoli (about 1 3/4 pounds)
Salt and black pepper
1 pound fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 to 5 anchovy fillets (to taste), rinsed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Freshly grated Parmesan or pecorino, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Cut broccoli crowns from stems, leaving about 1 inch of stem at the base of each crown; set aside thick stems for another purpose.
  • Salt boiling water generously and add broccoli. Boil 5 to 6 minutes, until tender enough to break apart with a fork.
  • Using a skimmer, tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli crowns to a bowl of cold water (do not drain water from pot). Drain broccoli, then blot on paper towels. Chop fine.
  • Bring water in pot back to a boil and add fusilli.
  • While fusilli is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet and add garlic, anchovies and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook, stirring and mashing anchovies with the back of a wooden spoon, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chopped broccoli.
  • Add a ladle or two (about 1/2 cup) of the pasta water to the broccoli, season to taste with salt and pepper and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes. Broccoli should be very soft. Remove another ladle of pasta water and set aside.
  • Drain pasta and toss at once with broccoli and remaining olive oil. Add water you set aside if you think it needs more moisture. Serve at once, sprinkled with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 395, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 510 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

FUSILLI & BROCCOLI



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Found this in a magazine.Cut out most of the oil it called for as it really didn't need that much. Great main entree. Or a great side dish with chicken or seafood.

Provided by Katha

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces fusilli (I like the long kind broken in half)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
1 head fresh broccoli, cut in flowerets
grated cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • In a medium skillet, saute garlic& red pepper in oil about 5 mimutes, until garlic is lightly browned.
  • add broth keep warm.
  • Add broccoli to pasta water the last 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain pasta& broccoli.
  • Return to pot.
  • Pour garlic mixture over pasta.
  • Toss to coat well.
  • Place in serving bowls.
  • Dust with cheese if desired.
  • Serve 8.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 12.3, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 8

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, gather all the ingredients and utensils you'll need. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Seasoning: Don't be afraid to season your dish to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all great starting points, and you can adjust the amounts to your liking.
  • Cooking the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be sure to salt the water before adding the pasta. This will help the pasta cook evenly and develop flavor.

  • Tender-crisp broccoli: To achieve tender-crisp broccoli, blanch it in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then immediately transfer it to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  • Cooking the chicken: Cook the chicken until it is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. You can use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit for white meat and 175 degrees Fahrenheit for dark meat.
  • Making the sauce: The sauce is a simple combination of olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese. You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking, depending on how spicy you want the sauce to be.
  • Combining the ingredients: Once the pasta, broccoli, and chicken are cooked, combine them in a large bowl. Add the sauce and toss to coat. You can also add some additional Parmesan cheese at this point, if desired.
  • Serving the dish: Serve the fusilli with broccoli and chicken immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Conclusion:

Fusilli with broccoli and chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The combination of tender pasta, roasted broccoli and tender chicken with a flavorful sauce is simply delicious. This dish is also customizable, so you can adjust the ingredients to your liking. For example, if you don't have any broccoli, you could use another vegetable, such as zucchini or bell peppers. And if you don't want to use red pepper flakes, you can omit them or use a milder chili pepper. No matter how you make it, fusilli with broccoli and chicken is a delicious and satisfying meal.

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