Chicken, mushroom and broccoli pasta
Chicken, mushroom and broccoli pasta is the kind of comforting bowl that never disappoints. Tender chicken, earthy mushrooms and bright green broccoli come together in a creamy sauce that clings beautifully to every piece of pasta, making it simple, satisfying and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. It’s a brilliant midweek option — quick to make, full of flavour and always a hit with the whole family.
With just a handful of everyday ingredients, you can have a wholesome, hearty meal on the table in no time, especially when served with some warm garlic bread.
Serving Suggestions for Chicken, Mushroom & Broccoli Pasta
- Garlic bread or a warm baguette — perfect for mopping up any leftover sauce.
- A crisp green salad — something light with a lemony vinaigrette to balance the creaminess.
- Steamed or roasted green veg — tenderstem broccoli, green beans or asparagus add freshness and colour.
- Grated Parmesan or mature cheddar — a little extra cheese on top never hurts.
- Roasted cherry tomatoes — their sweetness cuts through the richness and adds a pop of colour.
- Peas or petit pois — stirred through the pasta or served on the side for extra greens
Chicken, mushroom and broccoli pasta
Ingredients
- 250 g broccoli
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp crème fraiche
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 large chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 280 g dried pasta
- 1½ tsp garlic puree
- 150 g mushrooms, sliced
- 600 ml chicken stock
- 250 ml semi-skimmed milk
- 100 g grated cheddar
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a pan of hot salted boiling water, cook the broccoli for 10mins then set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornflour and crème fraiche together, set aside.
- In a large lidded frying pan, fry the chicken for around 5mins until lightly coloured on the outside, but not fully cooked.
- Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook for a further few mins.
- Add the stock and milk and bring to a gentle boil. Add the pasta and combine all together.
- Cover and simmer for around 15mins until the chicken is cooked through and your pasta is cooked to your liking. Stirring occasionally throughout.
- Stir in the creme fraiche mixture, broccoli and grated cheese, season and cook for a further few mins.
- Serve with some extra cheese (cheddar or parmesan) on top with some crunchy garlic bread on the side.