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Close-up view of a creamy chicken and broccoli pasta bake served on a light grey ceramic plate.

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake

A hearty and flavorful baked chicken and broccoli pasta dish, combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and cheesy goodness for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables and Aromatics
  • 0.25 cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 0.75 cup Japanese-style bread crumbs
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup red sweet pepper, finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups brown rice, cooked
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2.5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 lb uncooked chicken or turkey breast, ground
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp rice grape juice vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups white rice, uncooked
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 10.5 oz cans cream of mushroom soup
  • 3 large bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 cup white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
Additional ingredients for other recipes omitted for brevity

Method
 

  1. Cook garlic and ginger in oil, form into meatballs, sear until browned, then set aside.
  2. Cook onion, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, water, broth, red pepper, and honey to make soup base; add meatballs and simmer. Stir in cooked rice and basil.
  3. Preheat oven, assemble rice, onion, broth, and mushroom soup in baking dish. Top with chicken thighs brushed with butter and seasonings. Cover and bake, then uncover and bake until golden.
  4. Sauté onion and garlic, add chicken, rice, cream, broth, broccoli, and cheese; simmer until rice is al dente. Top with breadcrumbs and broil until crispy.
  5. Prepare casserole with shredded chicken, soup, tomatoes, spices, and cheese; bake until hot and bubbly. Garnish with pico de gallo and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.