Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Cheesecake Factory Recipe
This Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Cheesecake Factory is sure to be a hit with the whole family! This delicious, creamy dish features succulent chicken breasts and crunchy broccoli. This delicious dish is easy to make and is sure to be an instant hit with your family, friends, and guests! Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy dinner party appetizer, this Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Cheesecake Factory will not disappoint. It’s packed with flavor and texture that’ll keep everyone coming back for more.
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Servings: 2 people
Calories: 650kcal
Equipment
- large skillet
- 9-inch springform pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 3/4 cups chicken breasts sauteed
- 2 ounces of cream cheese
- 4 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- Crushed red chili flakes to taste
- 2 tsp chopped croutons
- 4 tbsp sundried tomatoes
- 4 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 7 ounces alfredo sauce
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 wedge lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown on both sides, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic and chili flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add the broccoli and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until tender.
- Add the cooked pasta, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and alfredo sauce to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce is heated through.
- Remove from heat and add in the sundried tomatoes and chopped croutons.
- Garnish with a wedge of lemon and minced parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can also add a variety of vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini to the pasta dish.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best results.
- To give this dish a bit of heat, you can add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- If you don’t have cream cheese on hand, you can substitute it with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- You can also use a store-bought Alfredo sauce for a quicker preparation time.
- For extra crunch, you can add some chopped nuts to the dish.