Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice chicken breasts in half to thin them out, and coat with avocado oil.
  2. 2Season chicken with Kimmies Yes That Much seasoning, all-purpose seasoning, and smoked paprika. Rub to ensure even distribution.
  3. 3Sear chicken in avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes per side, until nicely browned. Baste with 2 tablespoons butter.
  4. 4Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. If not at 165°F, bake until done.
  5. 5In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then sauté onions and garlic.
  6. 6Add flour and cook until slightly browned.
  7. 7Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, heavy cream, and stir to create a cream sauce.
  8. 8Reduce heat to low and stir in mozzarella, pepper jack, and parmesan cheese.
  9. 9Boil salted water. Cook rigatoni pasta until slightly before al dente.
  10. 10Add spinach and seasoning to the cream sauce, then add the cooked pasta.
  11. 11Add cooked broccoli and chopped chicken. Mix everything well.
  12. 12Transfer the mixture into a baking dish. Top with remaining chicken and more mozzarella cheese.
  13. 13Bake at 375°F until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 5 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Kimmies Yes That Much seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup onions
  • 2 tablespoons garlic
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 box rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup broccoli

Equipment

large skilletbaking dishknifegrater