Slow Cooker~210 minComplexity

Cream of Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

Name: Cream of Chicken Pasta with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 195 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 lbs Chicken breast, raw, boneless skinless; 1 each Cream cheese, 1/3 less fat (Neufchatel); 7 each Pasta, rotini, white, dry; 8 each Broccoli, raw, florets

Cream of Chicken Pasta with Broccoli delivers 40g protein and 445 calories per serving — a lower-calorie pasta dish that doesn't sacrifice macro density. Batch-preps 8 servings in a slow cooker, letting you cook passively while you train or work. Use this when you want a complete meal that fits tight calorie targets without leaving you hungry.

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Ingredients

8 servings

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2 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
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1 Cream Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat (Neufchatel)(250g)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
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7 Rotini Pasta(399g)
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8 Broccoli(240g)

Instructions

1Add chicken breast to crockpot
2Add cream of chicken soup
3Add cream cheese
4Add salt
5Cook on high for 3 hours
6Boil 7 servings protein pasta
7Cook 8 servings frozen broccoli in microwave
8Shred chicken
9Add pasta and broccoli to crockpot
10Mix everything together
11Plate into 8 portions

Nutrition — Per Serving

445

calories

40g

protein

12g

fat

Carbohydrates: 48g

8 servings per batch

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Cream of Chicken Pasta with Broccoli have per serving?

Each serving contains 40g of protein and 445 calories, with 12g fat and 48g carbs for a balanced macro profile. This is a moderate-protein dinner option that prioritizes whole-food ingredients over high-protein isolates.

How long does Cream of Chicken Pasta with Broccoli take to prep?

This quick prep recipe uses a slow cooker and batch-makes 8 servings, so you can set it and forget it for minimal active cooking time. One session yields a full week of ready-to-heat dinners across your meal prep schedule.

Is Cream of Chicken Pasta with Broccoli good for muscle gain?

At 40g protein and 445 calories per serving, this recipe works as a moderate-calorie meal during muscle-gain phases when combined with higher-protein meals elsewhere in your day. The carbohydrate content from pasta supports training performance and glycogen replenishment post-workout.