Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake (Print Format)
Juicy chicken, broccoli, and pasta in creamy cheese sauce, baked until golden and bubbly. Ideal for cozy gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 medium heads broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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16 oz penne pasta
→ Sauce Ingredients
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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2 Tbsp unsalted butter
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 tsp minced garlic
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2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 tsp Italian seasonings
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1 tsp kosher salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 cup milk
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1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
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½ cup half-and-half
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray; set dish aside.
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Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Quarter broccoli and boil for 2 minutes. Remove, cool, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
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Using the same pot of water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken for 6-7 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
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In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
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Add flour, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add milk and chicken stock, bringing to a boil. Add half-and-half, chicken, and broccoli; remove from heat.
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Transfer chicken and sauce mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Add cooked pasta and stir until combined.
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Top with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.