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Broccoli Cream Pasta with Chicken

Name: Broccoli Cream Pasta with Chicken: Creamy Broccoli Pasta with Chicken and French Onion Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: About 2–3 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or similar); 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli, steamed or sautéed; 1/2 cup heavy cream, sour cream, or a combo; 2 tablespoons Dean's French Onion Dip; 1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock, or another broth such as vegetable, beef, or corned beef broth; 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken or oven-roasted chicken deli meat slices; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 2-3 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup cheddar and/or mozzarella; 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil; Salt and black pepper; Optional: garlic, lemon juice, or red pepper flakes; Reserved pasta water

Creamy Broccoli Pasta with Chicken and French Onion Dip

Creamy broccoli pasta with French onion dip, melted cheese, your choice of broth, and chopped cooked chicken.

Pasta Mains Stovetop American Italian From Herbie About 2–3 servings Prep 10 min Cook 3 min Total 13 min

Created March 24, 2025 Last cooked March 25, 2025

5.0 (1 review)

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Ingredients

8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or similar)
1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli, steamed or sautéed
1/2 cup heavy cream, sour cream, or a combo
2 tablespoons Dean's French Onion Dip
1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock, or another broth such as vegetable, beef, or corned beef broth
1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken or oven-roasted chicken deli meat slices
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2-3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cheddar and/or mozzarella
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
Salt and black pepper
Optional: garlic, lemon juice, or red pepper flakes
Reserved pasta water

Instructions

Boil pasta in salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
In a skillet, melt butter. Add garlic if using and green onions; cook 1 minute. Add broccoli and thyme; sauté 2-3 minutes. Toss in chopped chicken until warmed through.

Prep
Pour in your choice of broth and simmer 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.

Cooking
Reduce heat and stir in cream and/or sour cream plus French onion dip until smooth.
Add Parmesan and cheddar and/or mozzarella. Stir until melted and creamy. Loosen with pasta water if needed.
Toss pasta into the pan until coated. Adjust salt and pepper, then serve hot.

Finished Broccoli Cream Pasta with Chicken: Creamy Broccoli Pasta with Chicken and French Onion Dip — Finished dish

Notes

Chicken broth or stock is the default, but any broth or stock works here. Vegetable, beef, and corned beef broth are all good options.
Use any suitable cooked chicken, including rotisserie chicken or chopped oven-roasted chicken deli meat slices.
Taste the broth before adding much salt, especially if using corned beef broth.

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Anonymous 2026-08-12

Creamy broccoli pasta that still feels balanced.