We've got tons of simple ways to jazz up the iconic duo.
Though we’re all about trying out new and exciting dishes for some of our weeknight dinners, we also know that, some days, you just gotta rely on the comfort food classics to get through the evening meal. Chicken’s a given, of course, and there’s nothing easier to pair alongside it than broccoli. That isn’t to say meals made up of these two standbys are boring—on the contrary! This healthy pair works well in everything from simple pastas to cheesy casseroles, with tons of simple yet flavorful meals in between. Check out our 24 chicken & broccoli recipes to get inspired—they’re sure to please everyone at the dinner table.
Looking to keep things simple? Pair your chicken and broccoli with a fun sauce and call it a day. Try our general Tso’s chicken, our honey garlic chicken stir-fry, our (yep, the pesto’s made from the broccoli), or our skillet balsamic tangelo chicken. They’re all pretty simple to throw together, but take it just that one extra step to ensure they’ll be beloved by all.
Want to bulk your meal out a bit? Pasta’s the way to go, and you’ve got lots of options for what direction to take it. Our chicken lo mein uses long thin noodles, our chicken divan uses egg noodles, and our uses traditional fettuccine. Feel free to mix and match with what you like (or just what you’ve got!)—these recipes are proof pretty much anything will work.
You can also make things even easier on yourself by cooking your chicken and broccoli in your slow cooker or in a casserole. Our Crockpot cheesy chicken broccoli soup, our chicken bacon ranch bubble-up bake, and our chicken broccoli casserole are great places to start. You can even do both, thanks to our Crockpot broccoli cheddar chicken casserole. Toss everything for it together in the morning and come home to a perfect, practically effortless dinner.
Want more chicken dinner inspiration? Check out our favorite , our top creamy chicken dinners, and our best sheet-pan chicken dinners too.
1
Chicken Bacon Ranch Bubble-Up Bake
Long name, amazing results, thanks to easy shortcuts like using shredded rotisserie chicken, refrigerated biscuit dough, and ranch seasoning.
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2
General Tso's Chicken
This dish of crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and savory sauce is a Chinese-American classic. Though the typical preparation calls for deep-frying, we went for the easier stir-fry route for less mess from frying while still retaining all of the crispiness you're used to.
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3
Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
Stir fry is a Chinese method for cooking, usually in a wok over high heat. Don't have one? No worries—a cast-iron or other heavy skillet will work great too! Similarly, we went with broccoli and bell peppers, but pretty much any vegetable you have in the fridge will work here.
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Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Comfort food at its finest, this casserole makes weeknight dinner an absolute breeze. Filled with chicken, broccoli, rice, and plenty of cheese, this hearty bake is basically a leveled up, heartier version of our broccoli cheddar soup you can enjoy all year round.
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5
Chicken Lo Mein
Want to get your kids (or yourself, no judgment!) more excited about veggies? Make this Chinese-inspired dish. You'll forget there are even vegetables in here with all of those saucy noodles.
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6
Bacon & Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
What's better than chicken Alfredo? We used to say nothing... until we added crispy bacon and broccoli to make it a complete, family-friendly meal. We'd eat this every night if we could.
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Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Soup
The only thing better than broccoli cheddar soup? Making it in your slow cooker in the morning, then walking in the door after a long day and having dinner ready to go.
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8
Hunan Chicken
If you love Sichuan chicken and wish it were even hotter, this Hunan chicken is for you. Want the flavor, not the heat? Lessen the amount of chiles and sambal oelek.
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9
Sweet & Spicy Chicken & Waffle
Found at Sleepy Hollow in Disney's Magic Kingdom, this dish is the perfect combination of sugar and spice. This hearty combination of Sriracha-honey-glazed fried chicken and crunchy broccoli slaw will tempt even the hungriest Headless Horseman 😉.
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10
Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken
Looking for a low-carb dinner that's actually satisfying? This stuffed chicken is for you. Creamy, melty cheese, tender broccoli florets, and super-juicy chicken make for a meal that's both flavorful and filling.
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11
Chicken & Rice With Broccoli Pesto
Basil's not the only pesto game in town! Broccoli pesto is innovative and delicious, and makes for the easiest way to upgrade seared chicken thighs.
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12
Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Bowties
Think of this like a kid-friendly chicken Alfredo, made super-easy thanks to a cream cheese-based Alfredo sauce.
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13
Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets
There's not a lot better than the flavor combo of chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing (see our chicken bacon ranch poppers, burritos, spaghetti squash boats...). Now you can enjoy it on your grill too! We snuck a little broccoli in there for some greens, but feel free to skip if you're a purist. 😈
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14
Chicken Divan
Chicken Divan is an easy casserole that is full of rotisserie chicken and broccoli. It has the perfect crunchy top and wonderful on its own or served over rice or egg noodles like we did here. It's simple and fast with very little work. The perfect weeknight dinner!
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15
Tuscan Butter Roast Chicken
Roast chickens are the perfect Sunday dinner. Season the chicken well, in this case with the most amazing Tuscan butter, and throw whatever vegetables you have around it, and you've set yourself up for a WHOLE week's worth of meals.
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Crockpot Chicken & Broccoli
is one of our favorite stir-fried meals, but when we're trying to cut down on our red meat, we swap out the beef for boneless skinless chicken breasts. Using the slow cooker makes the chicken extra tender and allows the flavors to develop over a couple of hours too!
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Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Casserole
Everything cooks in your slow cooker here—including the pasta! After the chicken is cooked, it took us a little less than 20 minutes until the noodles were al dente, but it could take anywhere from 15 to 30, so check every 5 or so.
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18
Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Peppers
We love stuffed peppers any way we can get 'em, but these version will forever be at the top of our list. Hot tip: A little water at the bottom of your baking dish insures your peppers are perfectly tender.
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Skillet Balsamic Tangelo Chicken
Wondering how to cook a chicken dinner that's not heavy for spring? Add a little zest with oranges (or whatever citrus you like!).
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20
Sesame Chicken Ramen Skillet
When it comes to ramen noodles, the possibilities are endless. This sesame chicken and broccoli skillet is a fun and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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Camille Lowder
Digital Food Producer
Camille Lowder is the digital food producer at Delish, otherwise known as our resident queen of recipe galleries. Previously, she attended the Natural Gourmet Institute for culinary school and worked at/managed a number of New York restaurants. She loves anything vegan, foods masquerading as other foods (hello, cauliflower), and a well-used Oxford comma.
