Description
A comforting dish that blends tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until just shy of al dente.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and cook until bright green and slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add grated Parmesan, stirring until the cheese melts into a creamy consistency. Adjust with pasta water if too thick.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat in the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Serve hot, topped with additional cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, or lemon juice.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or add cheese for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, pasta, creamy sauce, family dinner