Best Creamy Pasta With Chicken Broccoli And Basil Low Fat Version Recipes

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ONE-POT CREAMY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, chicken breast, seasoned salt, pepper, small onion, broccoli, milk, bowtie pasta, shredded parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon oil
1 ½ lb chicken breast, cubed
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided
pepper, to taste
1 small onion, sliced
1 medium head broccoli
6 cups milk
1 lb bowtie pasta
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat half of the oil in a large pot. Add in the chicken, season with half of the seasoned salt and pepper, and cook.
  • Once the chicken is nicely browned and cooked through, remove it from the pan. Set aside.
  • Add in remaining oil, onion, and broccoli. Cover for 2 minutes. Season with remaining seasoned salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the onions begin to become translucent.
  • Pour in milk and bring to a boil. Stir periodically so the bottom does not burn.
  • Once milk is bubbling, add pasta and stir frequently until pasta reaches your desired doneness (approximately 10 minutes at medium heat).
  • Add in Parmesan and mozzarella. Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in chicken until well incorporated.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1057 calories, Carbohydrate 115 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 80 grams, Sugar 25 grams

CREAMY PASTA WITH CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND BASIL - LOW FAT VERSION



Creamy Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli and Basil - Low Fat Version image

This comes from a Pam Anderson recipe. I love creamy pastas like alfredos, etc... but don't like all the fat. This recipe is a great solution. By using 2 percent evaporated milk, instead of heavy cream, the fat content is cut considerably. The flavor and consistency is still wonderful, in my opinion. I love this recipe because: it's lower in fat; you can use left-over chicken (or cooked rotisserie chicken); cooking the broccoli in the same pot as the pasta saves an extra pot to wash, it's an easy one-dish meal! There are many variations you could try with this recipe, too. Notes: 1.this recipe calls for diced tomatoes - if you'd prefer a more traditional alfredo-type sauce, I think you could probably omit the tomatoes and it would be just fine. 2. Also, if you like your pasta spicier you could add more red pepper flakes than the amount called for. 3. I find it very helpful to have all my ingredients prepped/chopped and ready before I start cooking - especially for this recipe. 4. Make sure you reserve about a cup of the pasta cooking water - it helps to thin out the finished product, if necessary. Have fun and enjoy!

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb dry pasta (I prefer fettucine or spaghetti noodles)
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup 2% evaporated milk
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons butter (I use unsalted)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for sprinkling
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts (I usually add even more)
1/2 cup drained petite diced tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil - add a tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
  • Add pasta and use the cooking time given on the package to cook your pasta al dente. Stir frequently at first to prevent pasta from sticking.
  • Add the broccoli to the boiling pasta water during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Meanwhile, microwave broth, milk and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl until steamy hot (approx. 3 to 4 minutes). Then let it stand for a few minutes.
  • Put butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  • After butter melts, whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture. Whisk constantly over medium-low to medium heat until sauce thickens. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes. You judge as to when the sauce thickens up.
  • Stir in parmesan, cooked chicken, tomatoes, basil and red pepper flakes.
  • Salt and pepper to taste and let simmer for about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Drain pasta and broccoli, *reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid* and return to pasta pot.
  • Pour cream sauce over pasta, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
  • Toss and serve immediately with a light sprinkling of parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.5, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 1424.7, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 28

CREAMY ONE-PAN CHICKEN & BROCCOLI PASTA



Creamy one-pan chicken & broccoli pasta image

Who doesn't love a creamy chicken pasta? If you don't have broccoli, there are so many alternatives - green beans, halved brussels sprouts or leafy greens

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp olive oil, for frying
200g cooked chicken, torn into pieces
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 chicken stock cube
160g dried short pasta
100g frozen peas
200g long-stem broccoli, cut into 3-4 pieces
150g crème fraîche
1 lemon, juiced
30g parmesan, grated, plus extra to serve
small bunch fresh mint, leaves picked

Steps:

  • Drizzle a little oil into a large, high-sided frying pan set over a medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and garlic, and fry for 5 mins, stirring often so it doesn't burn. Pour in 900ml boiling water, then add the stock cube and pasta along with some seasoning. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 8 mins.
  • Stir in the peas and broccoli for the last 4 mins of cooking time, and replace the lid. You might need to increase the heat slightly to get the temperature back up to a simmer. Add a splash more water if the pasta is looking dry. After 4 mins, remove the lid and reduce the heat to low, then stir in the crème fraîche. Taste for seasoning. Remove the pan from the heat and stir through the lemon juice, parmesan and mint leaves. Finish with some extra parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 957 calories, Fat 54 grams fat, SaturatedFat 28 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 2.5 milligram of sodium

CREAMY BOW-TIE PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



Creamy Bow-Tie Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli image

Chicken breasts cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with bow-tie pasta and broccoli florets make a quick and delicious one-dish dinner.

Provided by Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Cooking with Philly Canada

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups farfalle (bow tie) pasta, uncooked
4 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons KRAFT Signature Roasted Red Pepper with Parmesan Dressing
6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce
½ (250 g) package Philadelphia Light Brick Cream Cheese, cubed
¼ cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 3 min. of the pasta cooking time. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 5 min. Turn chicken over; continue cooking 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through (170 degrees F).
  • Drain pasta mixture in colander; return to pan and set aside. Add pasta sauce and cream cheese to chicken in skillet; cook on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted, mixture is well blended and chicken is coated with sauce, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Add sauce mixture to pasta mixture; mix well. Transfer to six serving bowls.
  • Cut chicken crosswise into thick slices; fan out chicken over pasta mixture in each bowl. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 532.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

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