Best 3 Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake Recipes

Chicken broccoli pasta bake is an easy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Enjoy a delicious mixture of tender chicken, crisp broccoli florets, and al dente pasta all enveloped in a rich and velvety sauce, topped with a layer of melted cheese for an extra gooey and satisfying finish. This dish is not only hearty and comforting but also a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables for a balanced meal. With a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a hot and satisfying chicken broccoli pasta bake ready to enjoy in no time.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE

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Nice hearty meal that doesn't take a great deal to prepare. Fills you up and is excellent for diabetics. Use a ready-made barbecue chicken to make it easier.

Provided by Susie T

Categories Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups spiral shaped pasta
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup skim milk
1 (60 g) packet lite cream of chicken soup mix
1/2 cup low-fat tasty cheese, grated
salt and pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.
Lightly spray olive oil over baking dish.
Place pasta in a pot of boiling water and cook as per packet instructions.
Drain well.
Combine pasta, broccoli, onion and chicken and place in the baking dish.
Mix together sour cream, milk, soup mix and salt and pepper if desired and pour over the pasta.
Sprinkle cheese over top and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden in colour.

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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your dish. Look for high-quality chicken, broccoli, and pasta.
Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken is tough and dry. Cook it until it is just cooked through, or it will become tough.
Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what brings all the flavors of the dish together. Use a sauce that is flavorful and creamy.
Add plenty of cheese: Cheese is a key ingredient in this dish. It adds flavor, richness, and creaminess.
Bake the dish until it is bubbly and golden brown: This will ensure that the dish is cooked through and that the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.