Description
A simple and delicious dish combining tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and spaghetti, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup light cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder
- Optional: grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In the last 3-4 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot.
- Drain the spaghetti and broccoli together and return to the pot.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, let it cool, and then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the shredded chicken and light cheese to the pot, mixing until the cheese melts.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with grated parmesan.
Notes
For a complete meal, pair with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: broccoli chicken pasta, spaghetti recipe, easy dinner