Description
A comforting one-pan dish combining pasta, chicken, broccoli, and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, steamed broccoli, 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top, and add breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
Cook pasta al dente to prevent overcooking. Fresh ingredients will enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg