Easy, creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake is a rich and cozy casserole that is great for weeknight family dinners.
I found the perfect way to serve up broccoli so that everyone wants to eat it...cover it in a rich, cheesy sauce! Comfort food + veggies = winning!
For the chicken in this pasta bake recipe, I like to use leftover rotisserie chicken because not only is it a quick option that saves me some time, but it's already seasoned. It's a great way to give leftovers a new taste and flavour by using them in chicken and pasta casseroles like this chicken and broccoli pasta bake.
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Why you will love this recipe
- quick recipe using rotisserie chicken
- perfect for mid-week meals
- easy way to use up your leftovers
- everyone loves veggies if you cover them in a cheesy sauce
What you need to make this recipe
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
- pasta - I used spiral, but you could substitute penne, rigatoni, ziti or orecchiette shapes
- broccoli florets
- butter
- thickened cream - heavy cream
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- Dijon mustard
- salt
- cooked chicken - I used rotisserie chicken
- parmesan cheese
- fresh thyme leaves
- mozzarella cheese
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
How to make chicken and broccoli pasta bake
- Cook the pasta, adding the broccoli for the last 2 minutes.
- Drain, return to the pot and stir through the butter.
- Combine cream, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard and salt.
- Add cooked chicken, cream mixture, parmesan and thyme to pasta and broccoli.
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- Stir to coat.
- Pour the pasta mixture into a casserole dish, sprinkle over mozzarella cheese and bake.
Top tips for the best result
- The best substitute for spiral pasta would be another shaped pasta, rather than something long and thin like spaghetti.
- The water won't have time to come back to the boil after you add the broccoli to the pasta, that's ok.
Storage
You can store any leftovers of this chicken broccoli pasta bake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat any leftovers in the microwave until piping hot.
Other rotisserie chicken recipes you may enjoy
Chicken Mornay Potatoes - jacket potatoes loaded with a creamy mornay sauce made with shredded chicken, avocado and bacon.
Pesto Pasta Bake - another easy pasta casserole with chicken. This one has bacon, tomatoes, garlic cloves and pasta in a rich and creamy basil pesto sauce.
Other recipes you may enjoy
Chicken With Tomatoes - tender, oven-roasted skinless chicken breasts baked with cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and garlic.
Chicken Tenders With Mustard Sauce - chicken tenderloins wrapped in prosciutto, topped with a sage and mustard cream sauce.
📖 Recipe
Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta I used spiral pasta (see my notes for substitutions)
- 300 g fresh broccoli florets from 1 large head of broccoli
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 300 ml thickened cream heavy cream
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 300 g cooked chicken shredded (I used rotisserie chicken)
- 50 g parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 40 g mozzarella cheese grated
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180c.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions (less 1 minute), adding in broccoli for the last 2 minutes (see my notes).250 g pasta300 g fresh broccoli florets
- Drain and return to the pot, then stir through the butter allowing it to melt then set aside.2 teaspoons butter
- While the pasta cooks, in a jug or small bowl whisk together cream, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard and salt.300 ml thickened cream¾ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon onion powder1 tablespoon Dijon mustard½ teaspoon salt
- Add chicken, parmesan, thyme and cream mixture to pasta and broccoli, stirring well to coat.300 g cooked chicken50 g parmesan cheese1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Transfer the pasta mixture into a large baking dish (20 x 30cm/8 x 12"), sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for 20 - 25 minutes until brown on top and heated through.40 g mozzarella cheese
Notes
- The best substitute for spiral pasta would be another shaped pasta such as penne, ziti, rigatoni or orecchiette, rather than something long and thin like spaghetti.
- The water won't come back to the boil after you add the broccoli to the pot with the pasta, that's ok.
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This recipe is the easiest way I can get my kids to eat broccoli haha Thanks.
Glad I could help Jonno!