This Lightened-Up Creamy Chicken Broccoli Rigatoni Bake is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and rigatoni pasta in a creamy sauce. It’s a perfect choice for those looking for healthy dinner ideas that don’t compromise on flavor.

This recipe is ideal for easy weeknight dinners and quick dinner ideas, making it a great option for busy families. With its affordable ingredients, it also qualifies as a cheap dinner for a family while being a delightful addition to your collection of chicken pasta recipes.

Easy Chicken Broccoli Rigatoni Bake Recipe

This creamy bake features rigatoni pasta mixed with chicken and broccoli in a lightened-up sauce, baked to perfection. The recipe takes about 50 minutes from start to finish and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
• 1 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Prepare the Sauce: In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, low-fat milk, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and steamed broccoli to the sauce mixture. Stir until everything is well coated.
5. Assemble the Bake: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top with half of the mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
7. Serve: Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your lightened-up creamy chicken broccoli rigatoni bake!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6 servings
• Calories: 350kcal
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 40g