Description
This Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, broccoli, pasta, and a creamy cheese sauce, all baked to perfection. It’s a family favorite that’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 Tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 lb chicken thigh filets (cut in bite-size pieces)
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
For the Pasta Bake:
- ½ lb dry penne pasta (uncooked)
- ½ lb broccoli (cut in bite-sized pieces, stem peeled and chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (peeled and crushed, but in one piece)
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
- Chicken: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side.
- Grease: Grease an 8×10-inch casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Ingredients: Layer uncooked pasta, cooked chicken, broccoli, garlic, parsley, half of each cheese. Mix well.
- Cream: Pour cream and milk over the mixture, top with remaining cheese. Ensure pasta is submerged.
- Cook: Bake in the oven for about 1 hour until pasta is cooked, covering with foil if needed. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake Recipe, Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
