Chicken and Broccoli Party Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken and Broccoli Party Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packagewide spiral shaped pasta (prepare according to package directions); 3 ½ cups water; 4 teaspoons chicken base (Tone's Chicken Base, may substitute powdered chicken bouillon); 4 tablespoons dried onion flakes; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; ¼ cup margarine; 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup (flavors vary, use your favorite brand); 1 (24 ounce) bag chicken meat (frozen, cubed, pre-cooked); ⅔ cup stuffed green olive, sliced; 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli; 1 ¼ cups nonfat sour cream; 6 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) packagewide spiral shaped pasta (prepare according to package directions)
3 ½ cups water
4 teaspoons chicken base (Tone's Chicken Base, may substitute powdered chicken bouillon)
4 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
¼ cup margarine
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup (flavors vary, use your favorite brand)
1 (24 ounce) bag chicken meat (frozen, cubed, pre-cooked)
⅔ cup stuffed green olive, sliced
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
1 ¼ cups nonfat sour cream
6 cups cheddar cheese, grated

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cook noodles as directed.
3
Simmer broccoli in a little water.
4
Thaw chicken meat.
5
In large saucepan, place water, chicken base or bouillon, onion flakes, garlic salt, olives, and margarine.
6
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to slight simmer.
7
If using bouillon, stir until dissolved.
8
Drain noodles and broccoli.
9
Add broccoli and chicken to noodles.
10
Mix well and spread evenly in the bottom of a large disposable aluminum roasting pan (place pan on a cookie sheet for added stability).
11
Cover noodle mixture with a generous layer of grated cheese.
12
To the bouillon and onion broth add the soup and sour cream.
13
Heat until just boiling.
14
Stir well to combine.
15
Pour the soup mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
16
Place pan in oven and bake 35-40 minutes.
17
Note: a small can of mushrooms may also be added to this dish -- mix into pasta along with chicken and broccoli.

1076

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) packagewide spiral shaped pasta (prepare according to package directions), 3 ½ cups water, 4 teaspoons chicken base (Tone's Chicken Base, may substitute powdered chicken bouillon), 4 tablespoons dried onion flakes, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Broccoli Party Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken and Broccoli Party Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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