Chicken Broccoli Pasta
A super easy and tasty Chicken Broccoli Pasta dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes. This one is great for the whole family, and so delicious!
Servings 4
Calories 551kcal
Ingredients
- 12.5 ounces fully cooked frozen chicken strips (half a bag)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups broccoli cut into florets
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
Get prepped
- Heat the oven to 400°F.
- Gather your ingredients.
Cook the chicken strips
- Cook 12.5 ounces fully cooked frozen chicken strips at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.
For the pasta
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium high. Cook the 4 cloves garlic for a minute or two, then add the 2 cups broccoli, 2 cups chicken stock, 1 cup milk, 8 ounces uncooked pasta and some salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then turn down to a medium heat and let it simmer until pasta is tender (al dente) - usually about 10-15 mins, then add salt and black pepper.
- Stir in the 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, and top with sliced (or whole) chicken strips.
- Devour.
Notes
Any kind of pasta will do!
Add some zucchini, cauliflower or carrots if you want to boost the vegetable content
You could use a jarred alfredo sauce if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1129mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 536IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 2mg
