One-Pan Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Bake

This one-pan chicken broccoli Cheddar pasta bake is an all-in-one dinner, vegetables included. Rotini pasta cooks in the baking dish, surrounded by chicken, with a cheesy sauce made with Cheddar and cream cheese. It’s delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 654

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds diced chicken breast
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup crushed crackers or bread crumbs

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush oil on the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place a block of cream cheese in the center of the pan and pour rotini around it. Pour in chicken broth.
  2. Toss chicken with ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper and place chicken on top of the pasta. Cover tightly with foil.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and stir. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and broccoli. Top with crackers and remaining cheese.
  4. Bake, covered, for 25 minutes; uncover for the last 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and casserole is golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 654kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 54gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 1363mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

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