25 Easy Chicken and Broccoli Recipes
25 Easy Chicken and Broccoli Recipes
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25 Easy Chicken and Broccoli Recipes
Broccoli is a favorite vegetable in our home
Broccoli Casserole 33 Reviews Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Broccoli is a favorite vegetable in our home. This is one dish that always gets rave reviews. Serve it for a brunch or dinner. —Colleen Lewis, Cottonwood, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 347 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 4/25 Pumpkin Alfredo with Chicken 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Alfredo with Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to
Plus, it’s an extra way to get some veggies into their diet
Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love pumpkin and my kids love pasta, so this pumpkin Alfredo recipe is a match made in heaven for us. Plus, it’s an extra way to get some veggies into their diet. Use dairy-free or gluten-free ingredients if needed. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 631 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 936mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein. 5/25 Chicken and Broccoli with Dill Sauce 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Broccoli with Dill Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:
Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve had this chicken and broccoli recipe for so many years, I don’t remember when I first made it. Serve it with a side of couscous or rice for a complete meal, or add some sliced mushrooms or carrots for extra veggies. —Kallee Krong-Mccreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 274 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 6/25 Broccoli-Chicken Rice Soup 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30
It even passed the company test
min Servings 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I transformed leftover chicken and rice into this tasty soup. It even passed the company test. —Karen Reed, Middletown, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 442 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1571mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. 7/25 Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Asian chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a
household best bet
household best bet. The spicy sauce works with chicken, seafood, pork or beef. Add whatever veggies you have on hand. —Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup chicken mixture with 1/2 cup rice: 387 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 8/25 Balsamic Chicken with Broccoli Couscous 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Balsamic Chicken with Broccoli Couscous Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:
The result is pure satisfaction on a plate
This quick-fix recipe uses an ingenious shortcut: The broccoli cooks right along with the couscous. The result is pure satisfaction on a plate. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 1 cup couscous: 397 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 905mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 9/25 Chicken Pesto Pasta 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat
From the Recipe Creator: When my garden basil goes nuts, I make pesto and keep it frozen in small containers for the right opportunity, like this saucy one-pot chicken pesto pasta recipe. —Kimberly Fenwick, Hobart, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 404 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 10/25 Chicken and Swiss Stuffing Bake 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Swiss Stuffing Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe
From the Recipe Creator: I love to cook but just don’t have much time
From the Recipe Creator: I love to cook but just don’t have much time. This casserole is both comforting and fast, which makes it my favorite kind of recipe. I serve it with a green salad. —Jena Coffey, Sunset Hills, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 247 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 11/25 Chicken Broccoli Ziti 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Ziti with Chicken and Broccoli Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s
an elegant entree you’ll be proud to serve
an elegant entree you’ll be proud to serve. It looks like you spent hours, but it’s so simple. I like to add a splash of lemon for a refreshing finishing touch. —Tammy Diekemper, Marine, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 528 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 975mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 43g protein. 12/25 Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Stew 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shh! Don’t
tell anyone!
tell anyone! This recipe is so simple, but you’d never know it. My husband, who normally doesn’t like chicken, asks for this dish regularly. —Mary Watkins, Little Elm, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup chicken mixture with 1/2 cup potatoes: 572 calories, 36g fat (14g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 1126mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 13/25 Honey Chicken Stir-Fry 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a new mom, and my schedule is very dependent
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch
upon our young son, so I like meals that can be ready in as little time as possible. This all-in-one chicken stir fry recipe with a hint of sweetness from honey is a big time-saver. —Caroline Sperry, Allentown, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup stir-fry: 249 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 14/25 Chicken Broccoli Shells 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy
entree is a make-ahead dream
entree is a make-ahead dream. Just assemble it ahead of time and put it in the oven when company arrives. I round out the meal with a tossed salad and warm bread. —Karen Jagger, Columbia City, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3 shells: 355 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 453mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 15/25 Chicken Ring 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Crescent Wreath Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s an impressive-looking dish that’s a
snap to prepare
snap to prepare. Even when my cooking time is limited, I can still serve this delicious crescent wreath. The red pepper and green broccoli add a festive touch. —Marlene Denissen, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 151 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 16/25 Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Broccoli and rice casserole tops my family’s
comfort food list, but when we need something fast, this is the stuff
comfort food list, but when we need something fast, this is the stuff. Chicken and veggie orzo cooked on the stovetop speeds everything up. —Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 359 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 655mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 17/25 Contest-Winning Broccoli Chicken Casserole 190 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious chicken and broccoli casserole recipe is a twist on chicken
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