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Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Broccoli Pasta

This Copycat Chicken Broccoli Pasta is exactly like the one from Cheesecake Factory but BETTER because I add more chicken and more broccoli! I couldn't get enough of it! Plus there's a touch of cheese to add a bit of creaminess to the sauce. So good!
4.81 from 21 votes
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2 people
Calories 1194 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 4 oz rigatoni pasta (dry) 2 cups uncooked
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper chili flakes
  • 1.5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 wedge lemon
  • 1 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 tsp basil
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt

Instructions
 

  • Marinate chicken breasts in Italian dressing for at least an hour (overnight is best) - or use pre-marinated Italian chicken breasts
    2 chicken breasts, 1 cup Italian dressing
  • Preheat oven to 400 and fill pasta pot with salted water and turn on high to boil on stove top.
  • Place diced tomatoes in a baking dish and sprinkle with 1 tsp olive oil
    2 roma tomatoes, 1 tsp olive oil
  • Roast tomatoes in oven for 15 minutes. Once done - remove from oven and set aside. (We're done with the oven!)
  • When water is boiling, drop in rigatoni cook for approx 9-10 min until al dente. Drain and set aside.
    4 oz rigatoni pasta (dry)
  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in non-stick skillet over medium-high heat
    2 tbsp olive oil
  • Remove chicken from marinade and dice into 1" cubes
  • Sprinkle flour over chicken and toss by hand
    2 tbsp flour
  • Place chicken in hot skillet and cook for 1-2 min
  • Add in garlic and chili flakes and cook for 2-3 min more
    1 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp red pepper chili flakes
  • Add broccoli into the pan and toss until combined
    1.5 cups broccoli florets
  • Add chicken broth, garlic and butter into pan. Cover and steam for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
    1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp minced garlic
  • Transfer chicken mixture to the pasta pot and add in drained pasta and grated parmesan. Toss everything together.
    1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Add 1/2 roasted tomatoes into the pan and GENTLY toss
  • In a small bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, basil, oregano and garlic salt
    1 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1/4 tsp basil, 1/4 tsp garlic salt, 1/4 tsp oregano
  • Spoon pasta into two large pasta bowls. Sprinkle remaining tomatoes over top. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top and squeeze lemon wedge over dish.
    1 wedge lemon

Notes

Can I use pre-marinated chicken?
Yup – Kroger sells these prepacked Italian chicken breasts 2 for $5 – I get them every week. They’re perfect for this recipe!
Should I use fresh garlic or the minced kind in the jar?
Whatever you want – I have a giant jar of the minced so I use that all the time.
Do I have to use Rigatoni?
No – use whatever you like – but I do recommend a shape vs. spaghetti – it holds the sauce better.
Do I need the breadcrumbs?
It just adds a little crunch on the top – but it’s up to you!
Can I add more vegetables?
Yes definitely! I nearly added mushrooms because they’re my favorite – but I wanted to stay true to the Cheesecake Factory at least to start with!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 1194kcalCarbohydrates: 51.4gProtein: 62gFat: 84gSaturated Fat: 42.7gCholesterol: 301mgSodium: 827mgPotassium: 1291mgFiber: 5.3gSugar: 6.5gCalcium: 336mgIron: 4mg
Keyword broccoli, chicken, copycat, pasta
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