Dinner - Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta recipes

Author: Steven Lewis

In this chicken and broccoli pasta, a hint of stone ground mustard gives a bit of tang to creamy melted cheese mixed into whole wheat pasta, broccoli florets, and shredded chicken. A quick & easy recipe for pasta with broccoli and chicken sausage, a healthy, flavorful, and comforting dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Pasta with Broccoli and Chicken Sausage
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Veggie-Loaded Whole Wheat Pasta Bake
Chicken and Whole Wheat Spaghetti Recipe
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Pasta with Broccoli and Chicken Sausage

A quick & easy recipe for pasta with broccoli and chicken sausage, a healthy, flavorful, and comforting dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by: Laura Bolton - Fork Knife Swoon
Total time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 9

Ingredients:

1/2 lb uncooked whole wheat penne pasta ¹
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 medium yellow or sweet onion, minced
4 (3 oz) links cooked/smoked chicken sausage, sliced
1 bunch broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces ²
3 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus more for serving
kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente, according to package directions (about 11 minutes).
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-heat, until the butter is melted and the oil just begins to shimmer.
Add the garlic and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 2 minutes.
Add the chopped sausage to the skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
During the last two minutes of cooking, add the chopped broccoli to the pasta pot. Drain, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
Add the drained pasta, broccoli, and reserved pasta water to the skillet with the sausage. Stir to combine.
Add the Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm with an extra dusting of Parmesan. Enjoy!

Notes: One-Pot Pasta Recipe with Chicken & Spinach, This healthy pasta recipe is always a hit with my family and I can pat myself on the One-Pot Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken & Spinach.

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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

In this chicken and broccoli pasta, a hint of stone ground mustard gives a bit of tang to creamy melted cheese mixed into whole wheat pasta, broccoli florets, and shredded chicken.
Provided by: Heidi
Total time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Number of ingredients: 10

Ingredients:

8 ounces DeLallo short whole wheat pasta ((such as fusilli or penne))
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups low-fat milk
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for garnishing)
2 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast

Nutrition:

How to cook:

Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Scoop the pasta into a drainer or bowl and reserve the hot pasta water.
Add the broccoli to the pasta water and cook for about 3 minutes or until desired tenderness. Drain and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, make the cheese sauce. Over medium high heat, melt butter in a large sauce pan and whisk in the flour. Cook while whisking for about 2 minutes.
Add milk and whisk continuously to avoid any clumps. Cook until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the mustard and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cheeses. Add the chicken breast, the whole wheat pasta and the broccoli and stir to combine. Season with more salt and pepper to taste and garnish with shredded parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

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Veggie-Loaded Whole Wheat Pasta Bake

I love quick and easy recipes! That’s why I’ve been a huge fan of one-dish recipes, such as this Veggie-Loaded Whole Wheat Pasta Bake!
Provided by: Beautiful Eats & Things
Yields: 8 servings
Number of ingredients: 9

Ingredients:

1 lb whole wheat rotini pasta
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 zucchinis (chopped)
2 cups grape tomatoes (sliced)
4-5 leaves fresh basil (chopped (additional leaves for garnish))
15 oz reduced fat ricotta cheese
3 cups low sodium marinara sauce (your favorite brand)
½ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese (shredded)
½ teaspoon Ac’cent flavor enhancer

How to cook:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook whole wheat pasta per package instructions, drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
Add in garlic, zucchini, grape tomatoes, chopped basil, mozzarella, Ac’cent, and half of the amount of ricotta cheese. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
Pour into a 13x9 inch baking dish and top with the remaining ricotta cheese. Bake for about 25-30 minutes.
Before serving, top with basil leaves for garnish, if desired.
Enjoy!

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Chicken and Whole Wheat Spaghetti Recipe

Coming together so beautifully in one pot, this Chicken and Whole Wheat Spaghetti Recipe is a simple, fresh and wholesome meal. Made with salty Kalamata olives, zesty tomatoes and sweet bell peppers, this immensely flavourful dish is the best way to celebrate the changing of the seasons!
Provided by: Olena Osipov
Total time: 33 minutes
Cook time: 23 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 8 servings
Cuisine: American Ukrainian
Number of ingredients: 11

Ingredients:

1 lb grape or cherry tomatoes (cut in halves)
2 medium bell peppers (coarsely chopped)
2 tbsp avocado or coconut oil
2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
2 1/2 cups water or chicken stock
2 cups Kalamata olives (pitted)
1 1/4 tsp salt
Ground black pepper (to taste)
2 bay leaves
12 oz whole wheat spaghetti (use GF and adjust cooking time if necessary)
Handful of basil (chopped)

Nutrition:

How to cook:

Preheat large deep skillet or a dutch oven on medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add peppers an cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a bowl with sliced tomatoes.
Return skillet to the stove on medium-high heat and add chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until opaque, stirring occasionally. If any juices appear do not drain.
Add water (I usually boil a kettle to speed up cooking) or stock, olives, salt, pepper, bay leaves and gently stir.
Take a bunch of spaghetti and snap in 3 adding to the skillet. Give a gentle stir to mix ingredients. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Remove lid, stir well softened spaghetti with the rest of ingredients, cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
Turn off heat and add previously cooked peppers, tomatoes and basil. Stir and serve hot.

Notes: Whole-Wheat Pasta with Sausage and Swiss Chard, This was really good. I used what I had available. Brown rice pasta, sugar bomb fresh tomatoes, red chard, and bulk sweet Italian sausage. Followed the recipe