Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 1 cup Chopped Onion; 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic; 1 whole Red Pepper Chopped; 1/2 pounds Sliced Mushrooms, Roughly Chopped; ⅓ cups Flour; 1- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth; 2 cups Milk; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 2 cups Cheese, Cheddar, Swiss Or Mozzarella; 10 ounces, weight Frozen Broccoli, Thawed And Well Drained; 10 ounces, weight Penne Pasta, Cooked And Drained; 3 cups Cooked And Diced Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast; 3/4 cups Panko Breadcrumbs; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

6 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
1 cup Chopped Onion
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 whole Red Pepper Chopped
1/2 pounds Sliced Mushrooms, Roughly Chopped
⅓ cups Flour
1- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
2 cups Milk
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
2 cups Cheese, Cheddar, Swiss Or Mozzarella
10 ounces, weight Frozen Broccoli, Thawed And Well Drained
10 ounces, weight Penne Pasta, Cooked And Drained
3 cups Cooked And Diced Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
3/4 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese

1
In a large skillet (the largest you have), melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, garlic, red pepper and mushrooms and saute for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the mushrooms release their liquid and the liquid is almost evaporated.
3
Sprinkle with flour and continue cooking for a minute or two.
4
Slowly add the chicken broth, milk, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
6
Remove from heat, add the nutmeg and cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted.
7
Stir in the thawed broccoli, cooked pasta and cooked chicken.
8
If your skillet is not large enough, mix in a large bowl.
9
Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.
10
In a small bowl, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the microwave.
11
Stir in the panko and the Parmesan cheese.
12
Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
13
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and the top is browned.
14
Enjoy!

1212

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Tablespoons Butter, Divided, 1 cup Chopped Onion, 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic, 1 whole Red Pepper Chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Broccoli 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.

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

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