If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful, and healthy pasta dish, this easy chicken pasta with broccoli and mushrooms (no cream) is the perfect recipe for you. It’s one of those weekday meals that combines convenience with great taste, ready in less than 30 minutes, and it makes a wholesome dinner for the whole family.
This pasta recipe is ideal if you want a lighter version of creamy chicken pasta, since it skips the cream and uses a delicious tomato-based sauce instead. The juicy chicken pairs perfectly with fresh broccoli and earthy mushrooms, creating a balanced and comforting meal that you’ll want to make again and again.
What I love about this dish is how versatile it is—you can easily swap the broccoli for zucchini, add spinach right at the end, or even spice it up with chili flakes for a bolder flavor.
If you enjoy comforting but simple meals, this one deserves a place on your weekly rotation. You might also like my Homemade Breaded Chicken with Rice and Garlic Broccoli or my Avocado and Zucchini Salad for Hot Weather Days.
And if you’re searching for more quick dinner ideas, check out my Easy Grilled Chicken with Creamy Leeks and Zucchini or this comforting Labskaus with Eggs and Beets.
Ingredients
Serves 4
• 350 g fusilli pasta
• 400 g chicken breast, cut into cubes
• 200 g broccoli florets
• 200 g fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 200 ml tomato passata (or puréed tomatoes)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the fusilli in salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden and fragrant.
3. Add the cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly browned.
4. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and broccoli florets. Sauté for a few minutes until tender but still with some bite.
5. Add the tomato passata, mix well, and let simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the flavors combine.
6. Toss in the cooked fusilli and mix until the pasta is fully coated with the sauce.
7. Finish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Serving suggestion
Pair this pasta with a fresh green salad, such as lamb’s lettuce with cucumber and balsamic glaze, for a light and refreshing side.
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