A super easy and tasty dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes. With crispy chicken, broccoli and pasta – this one is great for the whole family, and so delicious!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own.
Hi there! Can you believe we’ll be in the throes of back to school in just a few short weeks? The more relaxed schedules of the past few months will soon be replaced with drop off, pick up, after-school activities, lunch packing, and homework supervision.
I’m exhausted just thinking about it.
My son, H will be headed into 1st grade, and as working parents, The Husband and I sometimes get home and just want to slump on the couch and order take out. Of course, we actually don’t DO that on a regular occasion, I like to cook most of our meals so I can control is in them and ensure we get some of the right nutrients on our plates at least a good part of the time.
I’ve partnered with Tyson Foods, Inc. to bring you this easy weeknight dinner that EVERYONE will eat – using one of my favorite shortcuts – Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips. They’re fully cooked, are all-natural, minimally processed chicken raised with no antibiotics ever and no added hormones or steroids, which makes me a lot happier to serve them to my family!
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I throw these in the oven at 400°F for 20 minutes, then let them cool a little before slicing them and adding them to my finished pasta dish.
How to make Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Pasta
It’s super easy, and very few steps really:
Gather your ingredients, in this case, Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips, garlic, pasta, stock, milk, butter, and broccoli.
Heat the oven and cook the chicken strips, meanwhile get started on the pasta! Cook some garlic in olive oil for a minute, then add the pasta, stock, milk, and butter – and bring to a boil.
Turn down the heat and let it simmer until tender – usually about 10-15 mins, then add salt and pepper and the parmesan.
Add some cooked broccoli and slice up the chicken strips (or don’t).
Set the table, pour some drinks and yell for the family to join you.
See? H loves it!
I LOVE cooking pasta WITH the sauce, saving me from having to dirty up another saucepan.
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Tbs butter divided
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups broccoli steamed
- Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips
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Heat the oven to 400F and cook the chicken strips for 18-20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat ½ Tbs butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium high.
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Cook the garlic for a minute or two, then add the stock, milk, remaining butter, pasta and some salt and pepper.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until pasta is tender.
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Add the parmesan (more to taste) and check for seasoning.
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Stir in the steamed broccoli, and parmesan.
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Top with sliced (or whole) chicken strips.
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Devour.
Kate says
I’m so thankful for back to school. It starts earlier than camp and I’m looking forward to not having a child home while I’m trying to work.
Celeste says
Looks crisp and refreshing and easy to make. This is the kind of recipe that’s nice to have when life is busy and you need to put dinner on the table quickly.
Gloria says
What a great and easy weeknight dinner. Unfortunately the “back to school” blues will be here soon. Hustle, bustle…running here, there and everywhere. Thank goodness for quick and easy dinners like this. So much better than takeout.
Claudia says
my husband and kids are big on Alfredo sauce. I am not such a fan so I buy it all the time. This recipe is so easy I am going to make it this week and surprise them. I have always been afraid to try it till now. Thanks!
Veena says
One of my kids favorite Pasta combinations is broccoli and chicken with white sauce. So creamy and delicious yet not so cheesy. This looks so perfect. I can almost smell the Alfredo sauce.
Valerie says
We love broccoli chicken alfredo pasta! I love that you used the Tyson to give it some crunch and texture!
Marisa Franca says
I love your short cuts. Preparing a decent meal that’s tasty and good for you isn’t that difficult with a little preparation. Having chicken in an Alfredo sauce with broccoli and pasta is such a great combination — I don’t know of any kiddos that will turn their noses at it. A recipe like this is great to have on hand when you’re rushing to get everything done.
Michelle says
You can’t go wrong with this kid-friendly pasta dish, it is so quick and easy to prepare!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
What a combo! I can never get enough pasta recipes, so this looks right down my alley!
Noel says
This is a great recipe for school/ weeknights! Talk about #ConvenienceCooking! all those ingredients are super simple. Thank goodness for Tyson and gang, huh?!
Tammy says
Mmm this is a year-round dish that’s perfect any night of the week! Looks so good and I can only imagine how delicious it is too! 🙂
Claire says
This is seriously GENIUS!!!!
My kids love breaded chicken so pairing it with pasta (another fav) and broccoli (not so much of a fav) is so clever!!! They are bound to eat the lot 😀
LOVE IT!
swathi says
This really wonderful idea to add crispy chicken into a pasta. great meal with less work that too good with broccoli and cheese. My son too heading to first grade this year.
Heather says
This looks soooo good! Chicken is super crunchy and who doesnt love broccoli alfredo pasta? Great easy dinner to pull together fast for those nights you are short on time.
Camilla Hawkins says
Love this such a lovely midweek dinner idea, can’t wait to try it:-)
Natalie says
Looks so flavorful and super delicious. I bet my kiddo would love this too. I love how chicken looks so crispy. Just lovely family meal.
Melissa says
I love a good hearty pasta dish and this one does not disappoint!! The addition of the crispy chicken sounds delish, will have to try this for a quick weeknight meal!
Kathy says
This pasta dish was a winner at my house! The kids went for seconds! Putting it on my menu rotation. Thanks
Monika says
this alfredo pasta looks like everyone in the family would love it, cant wait to give it a try!