Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta Bake
Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta Bake is a hearty casserole layered with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, penne pasta, and creamy cheese sauce—simple to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 medium heads broccoli chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13 dish and set aside. Boil broccoli for 2 minutes, then drain and chop.
- Boil penne until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken in olive oil for 6–7 minutes until browned. Remove from skillet. In same skillet, melt butter. Cook onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes.
- Add flour, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes. Whisk in milk and stock, simmer to thicken. Stir in half-and-half, Parmesan, broccoli, and chicken. Remove from heat.
- Mix sauce and pasta in baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake 15–20 minutes until golden. Cool 5 minutes before serving.