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Chicken Broccoli Pasta
A super easy and tasty Chicken Broccoli Pasta dinner that is ready in under 30 minutes. This one is great for the whole family, and so delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 551 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12.5 ounces fully cooked frozen chicken strips (half a bag)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups broccoli cut into florets
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
Get prepped
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Gather your ingredients.
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Cook the chicken strips
- Cook the chicken strips at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes.
For the pasta
- Melt butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium high. Cook the garlic for a minute or two, then add the broccoli, stock, milk, pasta and some salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then turn down to a medium heat and let it simmer until pasta is tender (al dente) - usually about 10-15 mins, then add salt and black pepper.
- Stir in the parmesan, and top with sliced (or whole) chicken strips.
- Devour.
Notes
- Any kind of pasta will do!
- Add some zucchini, cauliflower or carrots if you want to boost the vegetable content
- You could use a jarred alfredo sauce if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
1129mg
(47%)
Potassium
747mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
536IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
192mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1129mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 747mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 536IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.