Description
Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a creamy and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and perfectly cooked pasta in a luscious sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for special occasions. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a delicious meal that transports you to an Italian bistro with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz penne or farfalle pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and broccoli into florets.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and broccoli florets; stir-fry for about 3 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping any brown bits from the pan. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Mix in the drained pasta until coated in the creamy sauce. Serve warm with extra Parmesan or cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg