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Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Spaghetti Casserole: Pure Comfort!

Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Spaghetti Casserole: Pure Comfort!

Broccoli cheddar casserole: bake this creamy, cheesy spaghetti bake. Master a satisfying family dinner in under an hour with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dry spaghetti
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk cottage cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. If you don't have a deep dish oven-safe skillet, butter a large casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Boil the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli. Drain, add the pasta and broccoli back into the pot.
  • Add the cream cheese, mixing it into the pasta and allowing it to melt. Now add cottage cheese, milk, eggs, parsley, and parmesan. Mix it all together until creamy.
  • Meanwhile, in a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter with the chicken, onion, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and the butter is toasted, 5-8 minutes.
  • Mix the pasta, broccoli, and cream sauce into the chicken. Only a gentle mix is needed! Top with both cheeses. Bake 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown. Serve warm with additional thyme and fresh basil.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.