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Creamy Chicken, Broccoli and Sweetcorn Pasta
Need a new super easy, midweek crowd-pleaser? I have the answer: Creamy Chicken, Broccoli and Sweetcorn pasta – simple, delicious and ready under 30 minutes – what’s not to like?
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 552 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Fusion , Italian , British
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion sliced
- 100 g mushrooms sliced
- 400 g chicken thigh fillets (no skin or bones) cut into small chunks
- 2 cloves garlic crushed or grated
- 150 ml Creme Fraiche (or cream)
- 300 g pasta – any shape (I used spirals)
- 100 g broccoli cut into small florets
- 100 g sweetcorn (tinned or frozen)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the olive oil and sliced onion in a wide, deep saucepan and fry gently for 3 minutes with the lid on.
- Turn the heat up and add the mushrooms and chicken pieces. Fry for a further 3 minutes to brown everything a little.
- Add the garlic and fry gently for 30 seconds, then add the crème fraiche and bring to the boil.
- Turn the heat down and allow the sauce to simmer gently for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is properly cooked through.
- Meanwhile cook the pasta according to packet instructions / your own personal preferences. 3 minutes before the pasta is cooked, add the broccoli florets to the pasta water.
- When the pasta and broccoli is done, drain and add to the crème fraiche sauce. Add in the sweetcorn, salt and pepper. Stir everything together and serve.
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Notes
- To turn this into a pasta bake the next day, put the pasta and sauce in an ovenproof dish and sprinkle over some cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs – bake at 180C (160C fan / gas mark 4 / 350F) for about 30 minutes or until brown on the top and bubbling.
- Please note, this recipe creates a pasta sauce in the Italian style, where the sauce just clings to the pasta. If you prefer a more 'saucy' pasta sauce, you might want to double up on the crème fraiche.
- Not suitable for freezing.
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
552kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
135mg
(6%)
Potassium
718mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
479IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 552kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 479IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.