Looking for your next favourite midweek dinner option? It's got to be this creamy chicken and broccoli pasta bake. We've made it in the air fryer (because we're currently obsessed) BUT you could certainly make this in the oven too. Just make sure your pasta is al dente when you pull it out - as once it cools a little it will continue to absorb more liquid.
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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Cal/Serv:
593
Ingredients
250g
short pasta shapes (such as farfalle or rigatoni)
250g
broccoli, cut into small florets
300g
full-fat cream cheese
1tsp.
garlic granules
1/2tsp.
dried oregano
2
ready-cooked chicken breasts, roughly chopped
50g
Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
Directions
Step 1Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook pasta according to instructions on the packet. Add broccoli for last 4min of cooking time. Drain well and return to pan.
Step 2Preheat the airfryer to 180°C. Add the cream cheese, garlic granules and oregano to the hot pasta and stir until completely coated. Fold through the chicken pieces.
Step 3Tip into a 2litre ovenproof dish that fits in your airfryer (if this is too big, you can divide the pasta bake into smaller containers that fit, and cook in batches if necessary). Sprinkle over the cheddar.
Step 4Cook in the airfryer for 10-15min or until golden and bubbling. Serve immediately.
GH TIPS:
Looking to make it lower in fat? Try low-fat cream cheese and low-fat cheddar cheese.
Want to add in some spices? Try 1tsp smokey paprika or cumin for a flavoured variation.
Love a pasta bake? Don't miss trying our favourite of all time - our chicken fajita pasta bake recipe. It's out of this world delicious.
Monaz Dumasia is a food writer, stylist and recipe developer with years of experience in the industry. Having previously worked on the Good Housekeeping food team, Monaz now develops exciting and fun recipes from her home kitchen, and always knows how to create the perfect twist for some of the most iconic recipes.
When Monaz isn't cooking she's doing calligraphy, and thinking up loads more wild recipes ideas.
