Best 6 Easy Chicken Broccoli Pasta For Two Recipes

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If you are in search of a quick, delicious, and nutritious meal for two, look no further than easy chicken broccoli pasta. This versatile dish can be tailored to your taste preferences with a variety of ingredients and seasonings. Using simple ingredients like chicken, broccoli, pasta, and a flavorful sauce, you can create a satisfying and comforting meal in no time. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced cook, this recipe will guide you through the steps to prepare this delectable pasta dish that will surely become a favorite.

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CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch dried oregano
18 ounces dry penne pasta
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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 AND BROCCOLI PASTA FOR TWO



Chicken and Broccoli Pasta for Two image

Make your night special with a Chicken and Broccoli Pasta for Two. This weeknight Chicken and Broccoli Pasta for Two is a great way to celebrate.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Healthy Living Dinner Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings, 2-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 lb. whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
4 tsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing and garlic in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and broccoli; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in tomatoes and 1/4 cup mozzarella; cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain spaghetti; place on serving plate. Top with chicken mixture, remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 41 g

EASY CHICKEN BROCCOLI PASTA FOR TWO



Easy Chicken Broccoli Pasta for Two 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, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked penne pasta
1 cup frozen broccoli florets
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 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 small 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 :

CREAMY ONE-PAN CHICKEN & BROCCOLI PASTA



Creamy one-pan chicken & broccoli pasta image

Who doesn't love a creamy chicken pasta? If you don't have broccoli, there are so many alternatives - green beans, halved brussels sprouts or leafy greens

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp olive oil, for frying
200g cooked chicken, torn into pieces
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 chicken stock cube
160g dried short pasta
100g frozen peas
200g long-stem broccoli, cut into 3-4 pieces
150g crème fraîche
1 lemon, juiced
30g parmesan, grated, plus extra to serve
small bunch fresh mint, leaves picked

Steps:

  • Drizzle a little oil into a large, high-sided frying pan set over a medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and garlic, and fry for 5 mins, stirring often so it doesn't burn. Pour in 900ml boiling water, then add the stock cube and pasta along with some seasoning. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 8 mins.
  • Stir in the peas and broccoli for the last 4 mins of cooking time, and replace the lid. You might need to increase the heat slightly to get the temperature back up to a simmer. Add a splash more water if the pasta is looking dry. After 4 mins, remove the lid and reduce the heat to low, then stir in the crème fraîche. Taste for seasoning. Remove the pan from the heat and stir through the lemon juice, parmesan and mint leaves. Finish with some extra parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 957 calories, Fat 54 grams fat, SaturatedFat 28 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 2.5 milligram of sodium

ONE-POT CREAMY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

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

1 tablespoon oil
1 ½ lb chicken breast, cubed
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided
pepper, to taste
1 small onion, sliced
1 medium head broccoli
6 cups milk
1 lb bowtie pasta
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

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

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch (2cm) pieces
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup yellow onion, about half an onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, about 1 tablespoon, minced
2 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
16 oz pasta shells
4 cups broccoli, or one head of broccoli
½ teaspoon cayenne powder
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh broccoli florets. If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain it thoroughly before adding it to the pasta.
  • If you don't have chicken broth on hand, you can use water instead. Just add a bouillon cube or a teaspoon of chicken bouillon granules to the water before bringing it to a boil.
  • To make the sauce creamier, add a tablespoon or two of heavy cream or milk before serving.
  • If you like spicy food, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a side of garlic bread.

Conclusion:

This easy chicken broccoli pasta is a quick and delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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