Cheesy Chicken Broccoli And Pesto Pasta Bake Recipes

CHEESY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND PESTO PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Boil a large pan of water with a sprinkle of salt, when bubbling, add pasta to water and leave for 10 - 12 minutes. Add broccoli and leave for further 5 minutes, once cooked, drain out and add pasta and broccoli back to pan.
• Add a tbsp of oil to a large frying pan and add to high heat. Add chicken breast to pan and fry until begins to brown, remove from the pan. Add bacon into pan and fry for around 3 - 5 minutes, then add mushroom, garlic and spring onions and leave for another 2 - 3 minutes.
• Once bacon has cooked, add chicken back to the pan and stir together gently for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir into pasta.
• In a medium sized saucepan, melt the soft cheese and butter together on a low heat, stirring together constantly. Once melted together and the sauce is visibly thinner, stir in the milk and add the pesto and stir for roughly 5 minutes. When happy with the sauce, stir into the pasta pan and mix together well so all contents are coated.
• Now, add all the pasta mix to a deep oven dish and spread out around dish, then sprinkle over Parmesan cheese and put into the oven, for about 30-35 minutes on 200c (Fan Oven) or until Cheese is brown and golden.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Cook the penne in a large pot of water for 8-10 minutes until tender but firm.
• While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and pepper strips and cook for 3-5 minutes.
• Set aside.
• Place the broccoli florets in a colander and drain the pasta over it. Place the pasta and broccoli back into the large pot.
• Add the chicken mixture, pesto and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
• To freeze:.
• Cool. Spoon into freezer containers, seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months.
• To serve:.
• Thaw in micro or fridge. Bake in baking dish at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with additional freshly grated parmesan before serving.
• Note: I usually undercook my pasta slightly if I am freezing it. It finishes cooking when the dish is reheated.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large pot. Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and allow the chicken to brown on one side.
• Flip chicken, then add onions and garlic as the second side browns.
• Once the chicken has browned on both sides, add chicken broth, water, and pasta to the pot.
• Stir all ingredients, cover the pot with a lid, and bring to a boil. When it begins to boil, uncover and stir. Bring the heat to low, stir, then cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes has passed, uncover and add in the broccoli. Stir continually as the broccoli steams until the rest of the liquid evaporates.
• Add milk and cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese melts and you have a smooth cheese sauce.
• Add salt and pepper (to taste), cayenne, and nutmeg. Stir once more, then you're ready to serve.
• Enjoy!

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR CHICKEN PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour until fully incorporated, then toast for about 30 seconds, or until slightly darkened in color.
• Add the half-and-half and whisk until the flour mixture has completely dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened lightly.
• Stir in the kosher salt, onion powder, black pepper, nutmeg, and celery salt. Add the shredded mozzarella and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar, and whisk until completely melted and smooth, 2-3 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and fold in 1½ cups Kroger® Brand Frozen Broccoli Florets, 1¼ cups Kroger® Brand Grilled Chicken Breast Dices, and the cooked Kroger® Brand 100% Whole Grain Salad Rotini Pasta.
• Transfer the pasta to an 8"x13" baking dish and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup Kroger® Brand Frozen Broccoli Florets, remaining ½ cup Kroger® Brand Grilled Chicken Breast Dices, and remaining ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese on top.
• Place the dish under the broiler for 3-6 minutes, or until the cheese on top has melted and is lightly browned and crispy.
• Serve immediately with Kroger® Brand Italian Herb Focaccia.
• Enjoy!

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch dish.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add chicken and continue to boil until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine broccoli, cream of chicken soup, Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
• Drain chicken and add to broccoli mixture. Mix well. Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Add remaining Parmesan cheese on top and continue to bake until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
• Pour the condensed soups into a bowl and mix well. Place the chicken breast meat, broccoli, and carrots into the baking dish, mix well, and pour the soup mixture over. Sprinkle with basil, thyme, oregano, and paprika, and spread the Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs evenly over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese and crumbs are lightly browned.