Chicken Broccoli Pasta
Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, bright broccoli, and pasta swirled in a creamy garlic sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will impress everyone at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Add garlic during the last minute.
- Stir in broccoli florets with the chicken and cook until bright green and tender-crisp (2-3 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine drained pasta with the chicken-broccoli mixture; add reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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