Ingredients
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π 4β5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
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π₯¦ 3 cups fresh broccoli florets (lightly steamed or blanched)
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π² 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup
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π§ 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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π 1 box (16 oz) spiral pasta (rotini or fusilli)
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π§ 1 tablespoon garlic powder
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π§ Salt and pepper, to taste
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π§΄ Non-stick cooking spray
Optional Add-Ins (for extra flavor):
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Β½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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Β½ teaspoon onion powder
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ΒΌ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Cook the Chicken:
Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6β8 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2οΈβ£ Boil the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spiral pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3οΈβ£ Steam the Broccoli:
Lightly steam or blanch the broccoli for 2β3 minutes, just until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
4οΈβ£ Mix the Casserole:
In the same pot used for pasta, combine cooked chicken, broccoli, both cans of cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Stir well until evenly coated.
5οΈβ£ Assemble:
Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Pour in the chicken-broccoli mixture, spreading it evenly.
Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.
6οΈβ£ Bake:
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.
7οΈβ£ Serve:
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives if youβd like. Serve with garlic bread or salad for a complete meal.
Notes
Storage Tips
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Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.
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Freeze: Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
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Reheat: Warm in oven at 350Β°F until hot or microwave individual servings.