Savoury Chicken, Broccoli, and Sweetcorn Pasta
Savoury Chicken, Broccoli, and Sweetcorn Pasta is a delicious, comforting dish filled with lean protein, vibrant vegetables, and creamy pasta. It’s easy to make, adaptable, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 100 g mushrooms sliced
- 400 g chicken thigh fillets boneless and skinless, cut into small chunks
- 2 cloves garlic crushed or grated
- 150 ml crème fraîche or cream
- 300 g pasta – any shape spirals were used here
- 100 g broccoli cut into small florets
- 100 g sweetcorn canned or frozen
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a wide, deep saucepan and add the sliced onion. Cook gently for 3 minutes with the lid on.
- Increase the heat and add the mushrooms and chicken pieces. Fry for another 3 minutes to lightly brown everything.
- Stir in the garlic and cook gently for 30 seconds, then add the crème fraîche and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions or your preferred method. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets to the pasta water.
- Once the pasta and broccoli are cooked, drain and add them to the crème fraîche sauce. Stir in the sweetcorn, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together and serve.
Notes
To transform this into a pasta bake the following day, transfer the pasta and sauce into an ovenproof dish, then sprinkle with cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake at 180°C (160°C fan / gas mark 4 / 350°F) for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
Please note, this recipe creates an Italian-style pasta sauce, where the sauce lightly coats the pasta. If you prefer a creamier, more saucy consistency, consider doubling the crème fraîche.
This dish is not suitable for freezing.
Nutritional information is approximate and intended as a guideline only.
Please note, this recipe creates an Italian-style pasta sauce, where the sauce lightly coats the pasta. If you prefer a creamier, more saucy consistency, consider doubling the crème fraîche.
This dish is not suitable for freezing.
Nutritional information is approximate and intended as a guideline only.