CHICKEN BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE

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Make and share this Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 ounces cooked penne pasta
salt and pepper
3 cups steamed broccoli (don't overcook the broccoli cook only until firm-soft)
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, fresh minced or chopped (or more or less to suit taste)
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 cups good quality chicken broth
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 bay leaf
1 lb chicken breast, cut in small pieces or strips (uncooked)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter an 11 x 8-inch baking pan or a casserole dish.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the steamed broccoli and the cooked pasta.
  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat.
  • Add in the onion; cook for about 3 minutes, or until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic and flour; cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in thyme, then slowly whisk in the chicken broth and the half and half cream (or milk); add in the bay leaf and the 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, bring to a medium boil, reduce heat; cook gently for 6-7 minutes, until mixture is thickened.
  • Add in the chicken pieces; cook for 2-3 minutes, until chicken is barely cooked through.
  • Remove from heat, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Add the mixture to the bowl with the pasta/broccoli mixture, add in the chopped parsley; stir until mixed.
  • Transfer to prepared greased baking dish or casserole dish.
  • Dot with the cottage cheese.
  • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through, and the top is lightly browned.

Jatinder pal Jyoti
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it all came together so well. I will definitely be making this again.


YORDANOS TEREFE Yordi
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


ben ndiko
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little extra cheese to the sauce, and I always use fresh broccoli. It's a great weeknight meal.


IBRAHIM DUMBUYA
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This was a really good recipe. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked just right. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it all came together really well.


Deni Strujata
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I made this dish last night and it was a big hit with my family. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Md sadin Shek
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This was a great recipe! The chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


Dilini Nisansala
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time, and it worked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Irfan Ullah
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but this dish was surprisingly good. The broccoli was cooked just right and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


Abdulrehman Malik
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


The Sound Box
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little extra cheese to the sauce, and I always use fresh broccoli. It's a great weeknight meal.


Lorene Sims
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This was a really good recipe. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked just right. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it all came together really well.


Sharmaine joaquin
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I made this dish last night and it was a big hit with my family. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mahmoud Rahma
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This was a great recipe! The chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


Abeer Atif
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little extra garlic and Italian seasoning to the sauce, and I always use fresh broccoli. It's a great weeknight meal.


Jasrose Taito
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time, and it worked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Michael Clement
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but this dish was surprisingly good. The broccoli was cooked just right and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


Daimon Roy
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This chicken broccoli pasta bake was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and broccoli were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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