Easy Chicken and Broccoli You'll Be Making on Repeat
What will it be: Chinese chicken stir-fry, Italian chicken Alfredo, or all-American chicken bacon ranch casserole?
From all-American casseroles to Korean-style suppers to Italian chicken lasagna, these chicken and broccoli recipes show how that common combo can be something you look forward to diving into. We’ve rounded up our best healthy chicken and broccoli recipes (as well as a few more decadent options) to help you remix your weeknight menu.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
We love this trio so much that we couldn’t just reserve it for sandwiches alone. A rotisserie chicken and packet of dry ranch salad dressing mix offer a head start on this easy chicken casserole, then frozen broccoli, cooked pasta, crispy bacon, and plenty of cheese hop on board. The family-sized chicken and broccoli recipe takes just 15 minutes to prep—and even less time than that to devour. “I made half a recipe and the two of us ate almost the whole thing,” says one fan, which means that they loved it so much they ate two servings each (hey, we don’t blame you!). “Absolutely scrumptious!”
Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli
Admittedly, chicken, broccoli, and rice sound like a diet dinner from the 1990s. But this creamy chicken dinner idea proves that those three dinner staples can turn into something you look forward to serving and savoring. Perk up frozen broccoli and canned cream of mushroom or chicken soup with fresh tomato, garlic, and Parmesan. The result? A casserole that will have everyone excited to eat veggies for once. Each serving packs in a full cup.
Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo
This surprisingly healthy chicken and broccoli recipe looks like an entrée you’d order at a nice restaurant, but you can DIY it for a party of four in a mere 20 minutes and with just 5 ingredients. The key: a jar of light Alfredo sauce, which is just enough to coat a mountain of fresh broccoli, mushrooms, and chicken. It’s a “super quick, easy dinner, and it is delicious,” says one BHG reader who serves this with quinoa or brown rice.
Make-Ahead Korean-Inspired Chicken with Broccoli
During the busy seasons of life (actually, when isn’t?!), we’re suckers for a double-duty dinner. This flavorful Korean recipe delivers on that promise. Enjoy one serving of the chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole tonight, then freeze the other four-serving portion of the sesame-, soy-, and ginger-infused dinner to heat and eat any time within the next 3 months.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
This might just be the simplest version of pot pie ever to leave our Test Kitchen. But that doesn’t mean that its flavors are simple or boring. Each spoonful of this chicken soup is full of cozy goodness; hat tip to the aromatic vegetables, curry powder, seasoned salt, dry mustard, and chili powder. Oh yes, and a splash of cream doesn’t hurt! Stir in some frozen broccoli and peas to amp up the nutrition, and then all that’s left to do is pair the chicken and broccoli recipe with a batch of quick biscuits to mimic the pastry topping. We do mean quick; they take less than 20 minutes.
Pesto Penne with Deli-Roasted Chicken
Take your picnic-favorite pasta salad recipe and give it a promotion to dinner entrée territory. “This is one of my favorite quick and easy last-minute dinners, all you need is a salad and you're good to go,” raves one five-star reviewer. Leftover or rotisserie chicken, jarred roasted red sweet peppers, broccoli florets, and store-bought basil pesto team up for a fast and filling dinner that will keep a family of four full for hours.
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
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Rich in flavor from soy, hoisin, fresh ginger, and sesame oil—yet far lower in sodium than most takeout fare—this chicken and broccoli recipe is on one of our editor’s menus at least once per month. Spoon the stir-fry over cooked noodles or brown rice, and you have your protein, starch, and veggie side in one bountiful bowl. Plus, if you raced the delivery person to see who could beat the clock, chances are high that it would be you. This can all be yours (and three of your lucky table mates) 30 minutes from now.
Chicken, Broccoli, and Farro Casserole
This looks and tastes like a luxuriously rich comfort food chicken casserole, just like grandma made. We won’t tell her—or any of your picky eaters—that this is actually a remarkably healthy chicken and broccoli recipe. Featuring ½ cup of broccoli and ½ cup of mushrooms per serving, plus a double dose of protein from chicken and Greek yogurt, this is one seriously well-balanced meal. The cheese-topped casserole is also hiding another nutrition all-star: whole grain farro, which sneaks in some fiber.
Chicken and Vegetable Sauté
Don’t be fooled by the nutrition facts, which reveal that this healthy chicken and broccoli recipe clocks in at around 350 calories. The 7-ingredient chicken dinner is unexpectedly filling thanks to 43 grams of protein via chicken and great Northern beans as well as a dose of fiber and vitamins from broccoli and carrots. It’s also exceptionally tasty, too, courtesy of a bright burst of lemon zest and savory chicken stock.
Chicken Bratwurst and Onions with Broccoli Slaw Salad
Reminder: A slow cooker can come in clutch for much more than roasts and stews. Pretend like it’s summer any time of year—or bring your cookout inside on a rainy summer day—with these apple cider-braised chicken brats. A light and crispy broccoli slaw is an ideal counterpoint to the hearty, juicy meat. Just add a side of baked beans and chips, and your picnic-style dinner is all set.
Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
Sweet (honey), spicy (chile paste), salty (soy sauce), tart (rice vinegar); this chicken and broccoli recipe checks all the flavor boxes. To sweeten the deal, we developed a technique that brings it all together in a single skillet. Born rice, steamed broccoli, and chicken breasts are rarely this tempting; no wonder dozens of BHG fans have ranked this among our best Asian-inspired dinner ideas.
Hot and Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Think of this family-friendly casserole like a savory parfait of sorts, or an all-American twist on seven-layer dip! Layer one: Leftover or rotisserie chicken. Layer two: A combo of rice, broccoli, and peas. Layer 3: A blend of chicken soup, nacho cheese soup, diced tomatoes, milk, and crushed red pepper. Layers 4 through 7: Cheddar, mozz, crushed crackers, and even more cheese. Bake until golden brown and bubbly. We’re already getting hungry even thinking about it! Don’t feel like fussing? One fan says you can press fast-forward, if you like: “I mixed all ingredients together, instead of layering them. It was a hit with everyone in my house!”
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Bake
Fellow potluck attendees always beg for this chicken and broccoli recipe when we bring it to share. Chances are high that they’ll be surprised at the minimal effort it takes to bring a maximally-tasty and crowd-pleasing dish to the table. Fresh mushrooms, green onions, and red sweet peppers dance with frozen broccoli, chicken, and a luscious cream of broccoli soup-based sauce in this noodle casserole. Don’t forget the buttery bread crumb topping; it’s better than a cherry on top.
Chicken Lasagna Rolls with Chive Cream Sauce
No need to fight over the largest slice of lasagna. This Italian recipe remix takes similar flavors—noodles, marinara, cheese—and showcases them in individually-portioned stuffed pasta rolls. Roasted red peppers, broccoli, chicken, cream cheese, and chives amp up the flavor in this healthy chicken and broccoli recipe. Actually, with that in mind, you might just want to go ahead and make a double batch!
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