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Creamy One-Pan Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Recipe

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4.7 from 101 reviews
  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This creamy one-pan chicken and broccoli pasta is a quick, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken is sautéed with garlic, then simmered with pasta, broccoli, and peas in a flavorful chicken stock broth. Finished with crème fraîche, fresh lemon juice, parmesan, and vibrant mint, this dish combines creamy richness with fresh, bright flavors—all made in a single pan for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Pasta

  • 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

Vegetables

  • 100g frozen peas
  • 200g long-stem broccoli, cut into 3–4 pieces

Finishing Ingredients

  • 150g crème fraîche
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 30g parmesan, grated, plus extra to serve
  • small bunch fresh mint, leaves picked

Instructions

  1. Heat the pan: Drizzle olive oil into a large, high-sided frying pan over medium heat. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering, preparing the pan for frying the chicken and garlic.
  2. Cook chicken and garlic: Add the torn cooked chicken and sliced garlic to the hot pan. Fry for 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent the garlic from burning and to warm the chicken through.
  3. Add liquid and pasta: Pour in 900ml boiling water, then crumble in the chicken stock cube. Add the dried pasta along with a pinch of seasoning. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  4. Simmer pasta: Cover the pan with a lid and reduce to a simmer for 8 minutes, allowing the pasta to cook in the flavorful broth.
  5. Add vegetables: Stir in the frozen peas and broccoli pieces to the pasta during the last 4 minutes of cooking time. Replace the lid, and increase the heat slightly if needed to maintain a simmer. Add a splash of water if the pasta looks dry to keep it cooking evenly.
  6. Finish pasta and sauce: After the vegetables have cooked, remove the lid and reduce the heat to low. Stir in the crème fraîche to create a creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Add fresh flavors: Remove the pan from heat. Stir through the lemon juice, grated parmesan, and fresh mint leaves, combining all flavors nicely.
  8. Serve: Spoon the creamy chicken and broccoli pasta onto plates and finish with additional grated parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Use cooked chicken to reduce prep time; leftover roast chicken works well.
  • Long-stem broccoli adds texture; regular broccoli can be used as a substitute.
  • If crème fraîche is not available, sour cream or thick Greek yogurt can be substituted, but add off heat to prevent curdling.
  • Adjust seasoning after adding crème fraîche as it can mellow flavors.
  • The single-pan method simplifies cooking and cleanup, making this recipe ideal for busy evenings.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: British

Keywords: one-pan, chicken pasta, creamy pasta, broccoli pasta, quick dinner, easy dinner, stovetop pasta, weeknight recipe

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