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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Servings:
4
Ready In:
40 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Wait Time:
0 minutes
Spiciness:
0/5

Ingredients

  • 1 (16.0 ounce package) penne pasta,
  • 4 (cup) frozen broccoli florets
  • 1 (8.0 ounce package) garlic flavored cream cheese
  • 1 (teaspoon) dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 (cup) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 (cup) milk
  • 2 (cup) chopped cooked chicken
  • 1/3 (cup) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained well, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking or casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Cook pasta in boiling, salted water according to package directions. Add broccoli when pasta is almost done; cook 2 or 3 minutes longer and drain well, reserving 1/3 cup pasta cooking water.
  3. Return pasta and broccoli to cooking pot. Add cream cheese, oregano, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, milk, and 1/3 reserved pasta water; stir gently over low heat until cheese melts. Stir in chicken and tomatoes.
  4. Transfer mixture to baking dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until cheese melts and top begins to brown.

Nutrition Information

This nutrition information is an estimate only. We use software to calculate the nutritional analysis from the individual ingredients in each recipe. While we do our best to ensure accuracy, we make no representation or warranty regarding the information, and there can be no assurance that any of the information contained therein has not been, or will not be changed or altered.

amount per serving
Calories
265
Total Fat
13g
Saturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
42mg
Sodium
399mg
Carbohydrate
17g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Sugars
5g
Protein
18g
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
35%
Calcium
37%
Iron
7%
Potassium
283mg

Comments

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    This is very, very good for leftover chicken. Very tasty.

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)
    Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

    You could also use rotisserie chicken!

    about 1 year ago
  • Chef Heather (Food on the Table)
    Chef Heather (Food on the Table)

    This recipe is a favorite of mine on a busy night! I often change it up to use veggies I have on hand and have had great results with sliced cherry tomatoes, peas, asparagus, mushrooms and usually throw in some fresh onion too.

    about 1 year ago

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