Pasta With Creamy Chicken & Broccoli

Contributed By: tee323
San Giorgio Recipe

This pasta is a meal in itself with chicken and broccoli mixed in...or you can add a salad and bread to get more variety.

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

12 oz. SAN GIORGIO Spaghetti, uncooked
4 cups Fresh or frozen broccoli florets
1 tablespoon Butter
3/4 lb. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup Chopped onion
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, cubed and softened
3/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Start to Finish: 20 minutes

Instructions:

1.Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli to pasta cooking water during last 2 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; add chicken and onion.

2. Cook 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

3. In medium bowl, whisk together soup, milk, water and cream cheese until smooth; add to chicken mixture. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.

4. Simmer until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese.

5. Toss hot pasta and broccoli with sauce.

Makes 9 servings (1 cup each).

Cook's Notes

*You can also make this recipe with reduced fat soup, milk, and cream cheese to cut down the calories.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 325 ; Total Fat: 11 ; Saturated Fat: 5.5 ; Carbohydrates: 35g ; Protein: 21g ; Vitamin C: 37mg ; Calcium: 153mg ; Sodium: 460mg ; Fiber: 2.5g

Recipe Comments

Commented by: kkjuicy_pink23

I made this tonight it was yummy! Its similar to the recipe on the cream of chicken can but you can sub different ingredients. I also cooked the noodles in chicken stock as suggested by another user, added salt and pepper to chicken. The sauce was very good but next time i will use a little bit more milk to make it thinner.

 

Commented by: agaona13

I loved this recipe. I seasoned my chicken as I sauteed it with the onion. I also added 3 garlic cloves. I'd definitely make it again, but next time I won't put the broccoli in the pasta water until a bit later. I don't like my broccoli soft :)

 

Commented by: jtonia

My husband thought it was a bit bland as well. Next time I am going to use salmon & dill to spice it up. The sauce is fabulous, so have to try this one again!

 

Commented by: tazerplayer

Thanks for the hint on cooking pasta in chicken broth, that was really good. I used a mixture of ckicken and mushroom soup. My family really likes this meal. I also like too add more veggies.

 

Commented by: dmccollum

I just read the comments on this meal and I think I my family will like it. The only thing is that i will use ground turkey to make meat balls out of cause my toddlers love meat ball. This is only cause I dont have a lot of meat chooses to pick from and need to gt to the grocery store, so I thought I would improvise. Wish me luck!

 

Commented by: devineami

Great recipe. I used chicken broth to cook the pasta and broccoli and added some garlic for extra flavor. Very simple!

 

Commented by: amazingcooker

This is a FANTASTIC and VERY versitile recipie. I've made it several times, using whatever meat and veggies we just have lying around. Sometimes I use italian sausage, sometimes chicken, sometimes chunks of steak and once I used pork chops! No one in the house likes broccoli so I've used asparagus, canned corn, green beans, bell peppers, and sometimes peas! Sometimes I even use more than one! It does need alittle more garlic and some extra spices. SOOOO VERSATILE.

 

Commented by: agomez

My kids loved it. My husband loved it. Really fast to make.

 

Commented by: quickcooker

This was delicious. My kids were asking for seconds. I had enough to freeze for another night! Great recipie:)

 

Commented by: jenniferkelley

I used 5 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup skim milk (no water), added salt, pepper, dried parsley and garlic powder to taste and used bowties instead of spaghetti. Yum. I froze half to eat another day.

 

Commented by: freestylemama

I thought this was OK, but my son loved it. We thought it tasted better reheated the next day.

 

Commented by: jayandsherry

Is it just 3 oz of cream cheese? The recipe says 1 pkg (3 oz.) Isn't one package 8 ounces? So to clarify, is it 3 or 8 oz?

 

Commented by: joneshanice

I just made this recipe and I am a messy cook, but it turned out lovely..I think my chicken strips were a bit big..and I didn't even use a whisk..and it still turned out scrumptious...soooo yay!!!

 

Commented by: julianash

I made this with brown rice rather than pasta and I added slices of mushrooms. In the future I'll probably add some rosemary to add something to it. It was pretty basic.

 

Commented by: mkoczan

When I can please my entire picky eaters with a meal, then I jump for joy. Its rare to make a meal with NO complaints!!!!. This meal was awsome and I am still jumping........

 

Commented by: jonvieve21

weight watcher points is 7 per serving

 

Commented by: jpray

Great recipe. I served this last night and it was a big hit. I used penne pasta and loved the idea of adding the brocolli to the pasta to cook as it turned out perfect. Marinating the meat ahead of time makes this meal tastier yet. I will definitely keep this recipe in my cookbook

 

Commented by: psrogers

Easy to make, broccoli was not overcooked. I added some freshly cracked pepper to create more interest. Used Linguine. We liked it.

 

Commented by: msthang157

This is a great recipe. Its a quick meal and we change the type of pasta we use to make the meal a little different each time!

 

Commented by: spilsiwel

Very good, and easy to make! Cream cheese is the key, I think.

 

Commented by: atallen

Very Delicious!! I used a little more seasoning to spice it up a bit.

 

Commented by: lynette238

This is a "WONDERFUL" recipe! Everyone in the family ate it and then wanted seconds. I did however change the pasta to bit sized pasta and the cream cheese to light.

 

Commented by: magoria

This is a great recipe! I did change the pasta, however, to spinich pasta (any brand). I found that it adds color and is slightly more healthy!

 

Commented by: cathstino

Excellent and easy! This has already become a regular meal. The cream cheese adds a creamy texture. Great recipe.