Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
A comforting one-dish meal featuring creamy pasta, tender chicken, and bright broccoli with a crispy breadcrumb topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups spiral pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 2 cups shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar)
- 1 cup cream or milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Cook the spiral pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced chicken, steamed broccoli, cream, garlic powder, half of the shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs mixed with olive oil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and cheese is melted.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add sautéed mushrooms or cooked lentils. Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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