Chicken, broccoli, and fusilli pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and flavorful fusilli pasta makes this dish a hit with everyone who tries it. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAMY FUSILLI WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI FROM STEFANO FAITA
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt water. Add pasta and cook for 6 minutes. Add broccoli florets and continue to cook until pasta is al dente and broccoli is tender. Drain, reserving some of the pasta water. Meanwhile, add olive oil to large skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, add pancetta (or bacon) and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add butter, chicken, garlic, sage, and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the wine, cream, and sundried tomatoes. Stir to remove any brown bits in the bottom of the pan. Bring sauce to a boil and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add drained pasta and broccoli. Toss to combine, adding a few tablespoons of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Add parmesan cheese and parsley. Toss. Serve sprinkled with a bit of cheese, if you like. This recipe is courtesy of Tablée des chefs.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RABE WITH FUSILLI PASTA
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
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 BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN
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
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
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
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 CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RABE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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 AND BROCCOLI PASTA
Boneless chicken and broccoli make a delicious pairing in a tomato-garlic sauce. Use your favorite shaped pasta - penne and shells work well.
Provided by Gloria McShane
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and add chicken; cook until slightly brown. Add onion and garlic to cook for about 5 minutes or until garlic is golden and onions are translucent.
- Add tomatoes, broccoli, salt, pepper and oregano; stir well and bring to a boil. Cover and turn down heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain and add back into pot. Pour chicken sauce into pot and mix well.
- Add basil and toss well; top with Parmesan cheese. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 296.1 mg, Sugar 5 g
CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND FUSILLI IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE
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
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.
PASTA, BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN
A mixture of pasta, broccoli, pesto, tomatoes and cheese that is practically a meal in itself, especially with the cooked chicken. Great served with crusty bread or a tossed salad. Try using bow tie pasta for an added variation!
Provided by Joanne
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rigatoni pasta until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, blanch broccoli florets in a medium size saucepan, remove with slotted spoon. In same pan saute the minced garlic and pesto sauce in the olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and set aside.
- In a large bowl toss cooked pasta with blanched broccoli, cooked chicken, and garlic/tomato mixture. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper and mix well. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 256.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
EASY CHICKEN BROCCOLI PASTA
"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
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.
ONE-POT CREAMY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
CREAMY CHICKEN AND FUSILLI
Progresso® broth provides a simple addition to this creamy chicken and fusilli pasta dinner packed with frozen sweet peas - ready in 25 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, onion and garlic 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is light brown. Stir in bell pepper and peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Mix cream cheese, broth, wine, basil, salt and pepper. Stir into chicken mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is melted. Toss with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg
CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, yellow onion, garlic, chicken broth, water, pasta shells, broccoli, cayenne powder, nutmeg, milk, shredded cheddar cheese
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large pot. Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and allow the chicken to brown on one side.
- Flip chicken, then add onions and garlic as the second side browns.
- Once the chicken has browned on both sides, add chicken broth, water, and pasta to the pot.
- Stir all ingredients, cover the pot with a lid, and bring to a boil. When it begins to boil, uncover and stir. Bring the heat to low, stir, then cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes has passed, uncover and add in the broccoli. Stir continually as the broccoli steams until the rest of the liquid evaporates.
- Add milk and cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese melts and you have a smooth cheese sauce.
- Add salt and pepper (to taste), cayenne, and nutmeg. Stir once more, then you're ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1318 calories, Carbohydrate 133 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 14 grams
CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND FUSILLI PASTA
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
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
Tips:
- To save time, cook the chicken and broccoli in advance and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to make the pasta dish, simply reheat the chicken and broccoli and add them to the sauce.
- If you don't have fusilli pasta, you can use any other short pasta shape, such as penne, rotini, or macaroni.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little bit of heat.
- If you don't have Alfredo sauce, you can make your own by melting butter in a saucepan and whisking in flour. Slowly whisk in milk until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve the pasta dish immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.
Conclusion:
This chicken, broccoli, and fusilli pasta dish is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli. The creamy Alfredo sauce and tender chicken and broccoli make this pasta dish a hit with the whole family.
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